malformation
noun
mal·for·ma·tion
ˌmal-fȯr-ˈmā-shən 
-fər-
: 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.
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Then there are phthalates, plastic-softening chemicals added to food containers that have been linked to genital malformations in boys and lower sperm counts and testosterone levels in men.
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Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
Found in shampoo, makeup, perfume and children’s toys as well as food containers, phthalates have been linked with genital malformations and undescended testes in baby boys and lower sperm counts and testosterone levels in adult males.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
He too was then diagnosed with Chiari malformation in February 2023 and scheduled for surgery the following month.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Katie Hafner: Up until this point, all Merrell had told Frances Kelsey about the link between thalidomide and the congenital malformations was that the data was inconclusive.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2024
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Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
Found in shampoo, makeup, perfume and children’s toys as well as food containers, phthalates have been linked with genital malformations and undescended testes in baby boys and lower sperm counts and testosterone levels in adult males.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
He too was then diagnosed with Chiari malformation in February 2023 and scheduled for surgery the following month.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Katie Hafner: Up until this point, all Merrell had told Frances Kelsey about the link between thalidomide and the congenital malformations was that the data was inconclusive.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2024
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malformation
noun
mal·for·ma·tion
ˌmal-fȯr-ˈmā-shən
-fər-
: a misshapen, abnormal, or faulty formation or structure
malformation of the knee joint
Medical Definition
malformation
noun
mal·for·ma·tion
ˌmal-fȯr-ˈmā-shən, -fər-
: irregular, anomalous, abnormal, or faulty formation or structure
congenital malformations
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