Malformation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Malformation is a noun meaning An abnormal formation.
Meaning
An abnormal formation.
More Meanings
- (teratology) An abnormal developmental feature of offspring.
Example Sentences
Mr. Hyde was pale and dwarfish, he gave an impression of deformity without any nameable malformation, he had a displeasing smile, he had borne himself to the lawyer with a sort of murderous mixture of timidity and boldness, and he spoke with a husky, whispering and somewhat broken voice; […]
Word Forms
- malformations
Synonyms for malformation
Depending on context, synonyms include deformity, miscreation, misshapenness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include misshapenness, deformity, miscreation, defect, anomaly, congenital.
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