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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. www.thefreedictionary.com › deformityDeformity - definition of deformity by The Free Dictionary

    deformity. ( dɪˈfɔːmɪtɪ) n, pl -ties. 1. a deformed condition; disfigurement. 2. (Pathology) pathol an acquired or congenital distortion of an organ or part. 3. a deformed person or thing. 4. (Psychology) a defect, esp of the mind or morals; depravity.

  3. 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.

  4. www.definitions.net › definition › deformityWhat does deformity mean? - Definitions.net

    anything that destroys beauty, grace, or propriety; irregularity; absurdity; gross deviation from order or the established laws of propriety; as, deformity in an edifice; deformity of character Etymology: [L. deformitas, fr. deformis: cf. OF. deformet, deformit, F. difformit.

  5. www.yourdictionary.com › deformityDeformity Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    A deformed or disfigured part of the body. Webster's New World. Ugliness or depravity. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Anything deformed or disfigured. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: misshapenness. malformation. disfiguration. disfigurement. unsightliness. deformation. Antonyms: grace. shapeliness.

  6. heritagehospitals.com › blog › postural-deformitiesWhat Is Postural Deformities? Causes, Symptoms And Solutions

    Most likely, the postural abnormalities are brought on by extended illness, starvation, congenital abnormalities, or the influence of gravity. There are two types of postural deformities: functional and structural. Only the soft tissue, such as the muscles and ligaments, is impacted by functional abnormalities.

  7. unacademy.com › content › cbse-class-12A brief on Common Postural Deformities - Unacademy

    The term “deformity” refers to the abnormality of any biological component, a body portion, or joint. There are numerous postural variations. Bowlegs, knock knees, flat feet, scoliosis, lordosis, and kyphosis are all examples of deformities.

  8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › deformitydeformity - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · deformity (countable and uncountable, plural deformities) The state of being deformed. An ugly or misshapen feature or characteristic.

  9. freedictionary.orgdeformity - definition of deformity - synonyms, pronunciation,...

    Anything that destroys beauty, grace, or propriety; irregularity; absurdity; gross deviation from order or the established laws of propriety; as, deformity in an edifice; deformity of character. [1913 Webster] Confounded, that her Maker's eyes Should look so near upon her foul deformities.

  10. educalingo.com › en › dic-enMeaning of "deformity" in the English dictionary - educalingo

    Definition of deformity in the English dictionary. The first definition of deformity in the dictionary is a deformed condition; disfigurement. Other definition of deformity is an acquired or congenital distortion of an organ or part. Deformity is also a deformed person or thing.

  11. wordpanda.net › definition › deformityDeformity Definition. The meaning of Deformity - Word Panda

    countable noun deformity A deformity is a part of someone's body which is not the normal shape because of injury or illness, or because they were born this way. 3 uncountable noun deformity Deformity is the condition of having a deformity.