🦴Deformity

Meaning

a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation

an abnormality or distortion in the shape or structure of a body part

Example Sentences

The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.

The child was born with a minor hand deformity.

Synonyms

malformation, distortion, disfigurement, abnormality, defect, irregularity

Entry 1

malformation, distortion, disfigurement, abnormality

Entry 2

abnormality, malformation, defect, irregularity

Antonyms

perfection, normality, symmetry, beauty

Entry 1

perfection, normality, symmetry, beauty

Entry 2

normality, perfection, symmetry

Collocations

birth deformity, spinal deformity, facial deformity, physical deformity, bone deformity

Entry 1

birth deformity, spinal deformity, facial deformity

Entry 2

physical deformity, birth deformity, bone deformity, facial deformity