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as in deformities
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as in abnormalities
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malformations
Noun
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The migration along nerves can cause sensory abnormalities, like burning, tingling, or pain.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025 -
Data has shown a connection between Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular abnormalities, but scientists are still exploring how they’re linked.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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For example, researchers have discovered that mutations in the BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genes signal higher risk for certain cancers like breast cancer.—
Abigail Dubiniecki,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Alcohol may lead to tumor formation by damaging DNA, causing mutations that disrupt normal cell division and growth.—
Pranoti Mandrekar,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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The anomalies identified by Citi are said by the bank to be a gift for goldminers.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Citi said three anomalies were resulting in gold producer profit margins being at a 40-year high.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Malformations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malformations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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