malformation
noun
mal·for·ma·tion
ˌmal-fȯr-ˈmā-shən 
-fər-
: irregular, anomalous, abnormal, or faulty formation or structure
Examples of malformation in a Sentence
The condition is marked by malformation of the spine.
She underwent surgery to correct a heart malformation.
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In the last seven years, researchers have linked this form of air pollution to fetal malformation, miscarriages, and stillbirths.
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Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Often, the malformations are so severe that babies don't make it to birth.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 10 June 2025
Vascular Malformations Vascular malformations are atypical or abnormal connections in veins and arteries.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
While many people born with AVMs live normal lives without even noticing, such malformations can be dangerous, even fatal if left untreated.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
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Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Often, the malformations are so severe that babies don't make it to birth.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 10 June 2025
Vascular Malformations Vascular malformations are atypical or abnormal connections in veins and arteries.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
While many people born with AVMs live normal lives without even noticing, such malformations can be dangerous, even fatal if left untreated.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for malformation
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“Malformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malformation. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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malformation
noun
mal·for·ma·tion
ˌmal-fȯr-ˈmā-shən
-fər-
: a misshapen, abnormal, or faulty formation or structure
malformation of the knee joint
Medical Definition
malformation
noun
mal·for·ma·tion
ˌmal-fȯr-ˈmā-shən, -fər-
: irregular, anomalous, abnormal, or faulty formation or structure
congenital malformations
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