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deformity
/ ɪˈɔːɪɪ /
noun
a deformed condition; disfigurement
pathol an acquired or congenital distortion of an organ or part
a deformed person or thing
a defect, esp of the mind or morals; depravity
Other 51Թ Forms
- nondeformity noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of deformity1
Example Sentences
The goonies quickly sense that Sloth is one of them and that his so-called deformities can be turned into assets.
Wheelchairs brought not just independence, but also helped prevent deformities - in the past, many with the condition had been left simply lying in bed or on the floor.
The farm's vet confirmed the foal was stillborn due to a rare deformity but could not confirm which one was the mother of which foal.
Leprosy is curable with a combination of different antibiotics, but if left untreated the patients' health can deteriorate with sores and nerve damage that cause deformities.
Years later, concerns arose when mothers living near the reclamation site gave birth to children with upper limb deformities.
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