Definition of deformity
deformities
1 : the state of being deformed
2 : imperfection, blemish: such asa : a physical blemish or distortion : disfigurementb : 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 of deformity from the Web
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Narrowing down the surgery field became obvious while Chaiyasate was at Providence and studying under Dr. Ian Jackson, a plastic surgeon known for his work helping individuals with facial deformities.
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Ever since then, his sternum has jutted out of his chest so much so that the deformity is visible through his clothing.
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Mach inhabits his character with great physicality, giving the illusion of Quasimodo’s deformity by contorting his own body — and with a little help from Bromelmeier’s jacket with hump.
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Gabe was born with severe leg deformities and is unable to walk without the assistance of crutches and/or prosthetic legs.
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Historically, Richard’s famous physical deformities (a hunched back and a club foot) have been displayed to the point of caricature.
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Parents brought children who had hand and limb deformities for treatment, but also came to observe how Dr. Diamond overcame her own difficulties.
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Dr. Diamond's specialty was pediatric orthopedics, especially in the care and treatment of children with hand and limb deformities.
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Genetic modification and cloning could cause deformities or premature deaths.
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Origin and Etymology of deformity
Middle English deformite, from Middle French defformeteit, from Latin deformitat-, deformitas, from deformis deformed, from de- + forma
DEFORMITY Defined for English Language Learners
deformity
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: a condition in which part of the body does not have the normal or expected shape
DEFORMITY Defined for Kids
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deformities
1 : the condition of having a physical flaw
2 : a flaw in something and especially in the body of a person or animal
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