as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
a plastic surgeon who occasionally donates his services to treat the disfigurements of needy children
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Roughly one-third of congenital heart defects in children with Down syndrome resolve naturally, and many need only a minor intervention.
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These defects do not occur naturally but are created.
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The emotional toll of surviving a gunshot wound Dewey never tried to hide the scars.
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With all the scars, the pain, the regret and, yes, the love.
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
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Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.
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Ingrown Toenails Can Form Long-term pressure from too-tight shoes, poor nail trimming, or other deformities in toe or foot can cause an ingrown toenail.
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The toebox’s square shape is also particularly accommodating for bunion deformities.
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“Disfigurements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfigurements. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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