malformation
noun
mal·for·ma·tion
ˌmal-fȯr-ˈmā-shən 
-fər-
: irregular, anomalous, abnormal, or faulty formation or structure
Examples of malformation in a Sentence
The condition is marked by malformation of the spine.
She underwent surgery to correct a heart malformation.
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Both are sources of vitamin B9 and essential nutrients that help prevent neural tube defects (NTDs), a type of congenital malformation.
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Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Vasquez Sura gives birth to a son who is later diagnosed with microtia, a congenital malformation of the external ear.
—George Petras, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
The campaign is underpinned by survey research involving those living with facial differences arising from scarring, burns, reconstructive surgery, craniofacial conditions and various other congenital facial malformations.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
But rates of congenital malformations and low birth weights — the two leading causes of infant death in the US — both ticked up.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Vasquez Sura gives birth to a son who is later diagnosed with microtia, a congenital malformation of the external ear.
—George Petras, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
The campaign is underpinned by survey research involving those living with facial differences arising from scarring, burns, reconstructive surgery, craniofacial conditions and various other congenital facial malformations.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
But rates of congenital malformations and low birth weights — the two leading causes of infant death in the US — both ticked up.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Malformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malformation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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malformation
noun
mal·for·ma·tion
ˌmal-fȯr-ˈmā-shən
-fər-
: a misshapen, abnormal, or faulty formation or structure
malformation of the knee joint
Medical Definition
malformation
noun
mal·for·ma·tion
ˌmal-fȯr-ˈmā-shən, -fər-
: irregular, anomalous, abnormal, or faulty formation or structure
congenital malformations
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