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as in deformity
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as in mutation
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Recent Examples of malformation
Research has connected phthalates with reproductive problems, such as genital malformations and undescended testes in baby boys and lower sperm counts and testosterone levels in adult males.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
The model had been battling arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare brain condition.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
Both are sources of vitamin B9 and essential nutrients that help prevent neural tube defects (NTDs), a type of congenital malformation.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Vasquez Sura gives birth to a son who is later diagnosed with microtia, a congenital malformation of the external ear.
—George Petras, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
The model had been battling arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare brain condition.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
Both are sources of vitamin B9 and essential nutrients that help prevent neural tube defects (NTDs), a type of congenital malformation.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Vasquez Sura gives birth to a son who is later diagnosed with microtia, a congenital malformation of the external ear.
—George Petras, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malformation
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The dog's most distinctive feature—a noticeable facial deformity—raised immediate questions.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Charcot foot is an uncommon deformity of the foot that happens because of nerve damage, often from diabetes.—
Isabel Casimiro,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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With gene editing, scientists are able to input code into the body’s genes that tell it to stop producing the mutation that is causing the abnormal red blood cells.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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Overall, mutations in PTEN are among the most common mutations in sporadic cancers.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2025
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Your doctor may also run tests to look for an underlying condition like PCOS, a thyroid abnormality, or endometriosis that may need to be treated or managed with, potentially, medications or surgery.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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The chemical compound has been linked to fetal abnormalities, low birth weight, and brain and behavior disorders in infants and children, as well as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and obesity in adults.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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For example, automating rollback protocols, security scans and alert systems for anomalies across AI workflows.—
Navdeep Malik,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The new amendment, set to be on the ballot in 2026, would allow abortions in medical emergencies and cases of fetal anomalies, such as birth defects.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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“Malformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malformation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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