Dysmorphism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dysmorphism is a noun meaning (anatomy) any malformation of the anatomy.
Meaning
(anatomy) any malformation of the anatomy.
Example Sentences
Primary genetic or endocrine etiologies are rare but need to be taken into consideration, if the child has dysmorphism, severe hyperphagia, developmental delay, clinical signs of Cushing impressively increasing in or Cushingoid syndromes, and hypothyroidism.
Word Forms
- dysmorphisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dysmorphometry, dysmorphology, dismorphology, anomaly, allometry, mesomorphy.
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