malformation
noun
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Definition of malformation
: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Some studies have linked phthalate exposure to obesity, type 2 diabetes, reduced sperm count, breast cancers, reproductive malformation, infertility, and cardiovascular events. — Olivia Fleming & Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Ultimate Guide to Clean Beauty," 12 Aug. 2019 Her parents, who believe she was abducted, said she was born with holoprosencephaly, a malformation that caused a smaller brain and led to learning and physical disabilities. — BostonGlobe.com, "Search for London 15-year-old girl missing in Malaysia enters 2nd week," 12 Aug. 2019 Her Irish-Franco parents, who believe she was abducted, said Saturday that their daughter was born with holoprosencephaly, a malformation that causes her to have a smaller brain and led to learning and physical disabilities. — Washington Post, "Search for London teen missing in Malaysia enters 2nd week," 11 Aug. 2019 Tests conducted by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester determined Harris had a congenital condition known as brain arteriovenous malformation. — Chris Tomasson, Twin Cities, "Former Vikings guard Mike Harris back in the NFL as uniform inspector," 4 Aug. 2019 June 17, 201902:05 While previous research identified defects in the brains of people with autism through MRIs and autopsies, scientists haven鈥檛 fully figured out what mechanisms might explain how those malformations developed. — Linda Carroll, NBC News, "Gene mutation in the brain may be early clue to autism, study suggests," 2 July 2019 Another study from Walsh鈥檚 group published today reveals that mutations in even a small number of cells can result in severe brain malformations, such as brains that have two cortexes, or are smooth as an egg. — Quanta Magazine, "I Contain Multitudes," 21 Aug. 2014 An earlier study had found no connection between methylphenidate and major malformations. — Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, "Why cases of ADHD in young women are skyrocketing," 18 Jan. 2018 At birth, those with FOP often notice malformation of the big toe. — Fiza Pirani, ajc, "6 incredibly rare diseases you鈥檝e probably never heard of," 7 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'malformation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for malformation
malformation
noun
English Language Learners Definition of malformation
medical
: a condition in which part of the body does not have the normal or expected shape
See the full definition for malformation in the English Language Learners Dictionary
malformation
noun
mal路for路ma路tion
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Kids Definition of malformation
: something that is badly or wrongly formed
malformation
noun
mal路for路ma路tion
| \ 藢mal-f券r-藞m膩-sh蓹n, -f蓹r-
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Medical Definition of malformation
: irregular, anomalous, abnormal, or faulty formation or structure
congenital malformations
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