Simple Definition of deformity

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deformity

noun

plural deformities
: a condition in which part of the body does not have the normal or expected shape
facial deformities
a disease causing deformity of the spine

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“Deformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/deformity. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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