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    deformity
    /dɪˈfɔːmɪti/

    noun

    • 1. a deformed part, especially of the body; a malformation: "deformities of the hands or feet"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFORMITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Deformity is a noun that means a part of the body that has not developed in the usual way or with the normal shape. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of deformity with examples from literature and the Cambridge English Corpus.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › deformityDeformity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : the state of being deformed. 2. : imperfection, blemish: such as. a. : a physical blemish or distortion : disfigurement. b. : a moral or aesthetic flaw or defect. Synonyms. blemish. blight. blotch. defect. disfigurement. excrescence. excrescency. fault. flaw. imperfection. mar.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › deformityDEFORMITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Deformity definition: the quality or state of being deformed, disfigured, or misshapen.. See examples of DEFORMITY used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEFORMITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Synonyms: abnormality, defect, malformation, disfigurement More Synonyms of deformity. 2. uncountable noun. Deformity is the condition of having a deformity. The bones begin to grind against each other, leading to pain and deformity.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DeformityDeformity - Wikipedia

    A deformity, dysmorphism, or dysmorphic feature is a major abnormality of an organism that makes a part of the body appear or function differently than how it is supposed to. Causes. Deformity can be caused by a variety of factors: Arthritis and other rheumatoid disorders. Chronic application of external forces, e.g. artificial cranial deformation.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › deformityDeformity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A deformity happens when a body part is misshapen. A deformity can also be a change for the worse in something's appearance. A two-headed kitten has a deformity. Usually a deformity is the result of an accident or a genetic defect.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdeformity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    noun. /dɪˈfɔːməti/ /dɪˈfɔːrməti/ [countable, uncountable] (plural deformities) a condition in which a part of the body has not developed in the usual way or does not have the usual shape synonym malformation. The baby was born with a spinal deformity. deformities of the limbs. Poor posture causes deformity in the natural curvature of the spine.