deformity

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de·for·mi·ty | \ di-ˈfȯr-mə-tē

, dē- \

plural deformities

Definition of deformity

1 : the state of being deformed

2 : imperfection, blemish: such as

a : a physical blemish or distortion : disfigurement

b : a moral or aesthetic flaw or defect

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Examples of deformity in a Sentence

a disease causing deformity of the spine a primitive culture that cast aside infants born with deformities, allowing them to die of exposure to the elements

Recent Examples on the Web Medieval artists from as early as the 12th century depicted this deformity in their work. — Marylynn Salmon, The Conversation, 13 July 2022 John Hurt stars in David Lynch’s poignant black-and-white 1980 bio drama about a Victorian-era man which a severe deformity. — Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022 So far in 2022, 263 women terminated their pregnancies in Florida due to a serious fetal genetic defect, deformity or abnormality, according to the Agency for Health Care Administration. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2022 The company hopes to gain approval for the procedure and aid others born with microtia, a rare congenital deformity where one or both outer ears are absent or underdeveloped. — Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 2 June 2022 This is a great example of a gall, which is a tissue deformity on a plant caused by either insects, mites, fungi, bacteria or nematodes. — Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2022 Herber had a birth deformity that led to an amputation near her right ankle at the age of 2. — Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2022 This addition often pushes into the back the Achilles insertion and causes chronic inflammation, particularly if a Haglund’s deformity is present. — Thomas C. Michaud, Outside Online, 10 Sep. 2019 Ray had cancer and Maria was dealing with paralysis on one side of her body due to a latent spinal deformity. — Olivia Solon, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2021 See More

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