Malposition
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Malposition is a noun meaning (medicine) An abnormal position of an organ or other part of the body.
Meaning
(medicine) An abnormal position of an organ or other part of the body.
More Meanings
- To position badly or incorrectly.
Word Forms
- malpositions
- malpositioning
- malpositioned
Synonyms for malposition
Depending on context, synonyms include ectopia, ectopy, heterotopia, dystopia, misplacement.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include misplacement, malrotation, malplacentation, ectopia, maldisposition, ectopy.
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