MALFORMATIONS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

malformations

noun

plural of malformation

as in deformities

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as in abnormalities

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Noun

Fetuses of mice suddenly exposed to QACs developed deformities and neural tube defects similar to spina bifida in humans.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Beyond brain tumors, other advances across neuroscience, like corrective spine surgery, have allowed doctors to restore posture and mobility in patients with severe spinal deformities.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of deformities

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During his medical workup, doctors found concerning abnormalities in his bloodwork and ruled him out as a donor for the time being, referring him to a hematologist for further evaluation.

— Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
But sometimes the liver can develop abnormalities that can inhibit its function, such as fatty liver.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of abnormalities

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Merck and Moderna’s personalized vaccine is designed to target the specific mutations in each patient’s tumor rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
One of the most common mutations changes a single building block in KRAS, converting the normal protein into a form that continuously drives cell division.

— William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of mutations

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The recent confluence of record visitor volume, fluctuating boundaries, climate anomalies and staffing shortages is fundamentally increasing the risks of owning, acquiring or starting a business in a gateway economy.

— Nancy Forster-Holt, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
Travel Clothes to Stop Sweat at TSA Sweat can cause anomalies on TSA body scanners, leading to additional screenings.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of anomalies

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Since mutants are often feared and persecuted, Professor Charles Xavier, one of the most powerful telepaths in the comics canon, opens a School for Gifted Youngsters as a safe haven for young wayward mutants.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026
After the opening mission, Wolverine saves several mutants from Trask’s forces, like Jean Grey, Leech, Callisto, Caliban, Toad and Nature Girl, but not everyone makes it out alive.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

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