malformation
Americannoun
noun
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the condition of being faulty or abnormal in form or shape
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pathol a deformity in the shape or structure of a part, esp when congenital
Other Word Forms
- malformed adjective
Etymology
Origin of malformation
Example Sentences
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"Our findings help us understand how rare genetic disorders lead to complex brain malformations and highlight the potential of brain organoids for biomedical research," says Michael Heide.
From Science Daily
After being diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation, a rare life-threatening medical condition, at age six, she has used her platform to raise awareness and inspire others.
From BBC
At the age of 21, in 2014, Charlotte was diagnosed with chiari malformation type 1 - a condition in which part of the brain pushes down into the spinal canal - and syringomyelia, a rare neurological disorder.
From BBC
That’s because an infection during pregnancy can cause microcephaly, which is when a baby's head is much smaller than expected, and other congenital malformations like limb contractures, high muscle tone, eye abnormalities, and hearing loss.
From Salon
The study also identified increased risks of mortality associated with several causes such as respiratory, circulatory and digestive system disorders; nervous system, endocrine and infectious diseases; cancers; and congenital malformations.
From Science Daily
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