deformations

plural of deformation
as in distortions
the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition the catastrophic deformation of the steel girders under the enormous weight of the bridge

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“Deformations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deformations. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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