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de·for·mi·ty D0097300 (dĭ-fôr′mĭ-tē)n. pl. de·for·mi·ties 1. The state of being deformed.2. A bodily malformation, distortion, or disfigurement.3. A deformed person or thing.4. Gross ugliness or distortion.deformity (dɪˈfɔːmɪtɪ) n, pl -ties1. a deformed condition; disfigurement2. (Pathology) pathol an acquired or congenital distortion of an organ or part3. a deformed person or thing4. (Psychology) a defect, esp of the mind or morals; depravityde•form•i•ty (dɪˈfɔr mɪ ti) n., pl. -ties. 1. the quality or state of being deformed or disfigured. 2. an abnormally formed part of the body. 3. a deformed person or thing. [1350–1400; Middle English < Old French < Latin] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | deformity - an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformedmalformation, misshapennessaffliction - a condition of suffering or distress due to ill healthArnold-Chiari deformity - deformity in which part of the brain protrudes through the skullclawfoot, pes cavus - a deformity of the foot characterized by an abnormally high arch and hyperextension of the toes which gives the foot the appearance of a clawcleft foot - a deformity in which the space between the third and fourth toes extends up into the footclubfoot, talipes - congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toeschicken breast, pigeon breast - abnormal protrusion of the breastbone caused by ricketsplagiocephaly - congenital malformation of the skull in which the main axis of the skull is obliquescaphocephaly - congenital malformation of the skull which is long and narrow; frequently accompanied by mental retardationvalgus - a deformity in which there is an abnormal displacement of part of a limb away from the midline of the bodyvarus - a deformity in which part of a limb is turned inward to an abnormal degree | | 2. | deformity - an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen; "there were distinguishing disfigurements on the suspect's back"; "suffering from facial disfiguration"disfiguration, disfigurementappearance, visual aspect - outward or visible aspect of a person or thing |
deformitynoun1. abnormality, defect, malformation, disfigurement facial deformities in babies2. distortion, irregularity, misshapenness, misproportion Bones grind against each other, leading to pain and deformity.deformitynounA disfiguring abnormality of shape or form:disfigurement, malformation.Translationsdeform (diˈfoːm) verb to spoil the shape of. Heat deforms plastic. 使變形 使变形deˈformed adjective twisted out of the correct shape. His foot was deformed. 畸形的 畸形的deˈformity – plural deˈformities – noun1. the state of being badly shaped or formed. Drugs can cause deformity. 畸形 畸形2. a part which is not the correct shape. A twisted foot is a deformity. 殘廢 残废deformity
deformity Pathol an acquired or congenital distortion of an organ or part DeformitySee also Lameness.Calmady, Sir Richardborn without lower legs. [Br. Lit.: Sir Richard Calmady, Walsh Modern, 84]Carey, Philipembittered young man with club foot seeks fulfillment. [Br. Lit.: Of Human Bondage]Cyclopesone-eyed monsters. [Gk. Lit.: Odyssey]Elephant Man, theJoseph Merrick, whose deformed face was said to resemble an elephant’s. [Br. Cinema: The Elephant Man]Freaks1930s macabre movie about sideshow people. [Am. Cinema: Halliwell, 278]Gwynplainehis disfigured face had a perpetual horrible grin. [Fr. Lit.: Hugo The Man Who Laughs in Benét, 632]Mayeuxdeformed man, both brave and witty. [Fr. Folklore: Wheeler Dictionary, 237]Priapusson of Aphrodite and Dionysus; grotesque man with huge phallus. [Gk. Myth.: Howe, 233]Quasimodohunchbacked bell-ringer. [Fr. Lit.: Hunchback of Notre Dame]Richard IIIcrook-back king. [Br. Lit.: Shakespeare Richard III]Sarn, Prudenceharelipped girl is servant on brother’s farm. [Br. Lit.: Precious Bane, Magill I, 778–780]thalidomidesupposedly harmless sedative resulted in disfigured babies. [Am. Hist.: Van Doren, 582–583]Thersitesdeformed Greek officer at the siege of Troy, famed for his malevolence. [Gk. Lit.: Iliad]Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de(1864–1901) crippled and stunted; became great artist. [Fr. Hist.: Wallechinsky, 13] See deformitydeformity
deformity [de-for´mĭ-te] distortion of any part or of the body in general; called also malformation.Arnold-Chiari deformity a congenital anomaly in which the cerebellum and medulla oblongata protrude down into the cervical spinal canal through the foramen magnum; it is almost always associated with meningomyelocele and hydrocephalus.Madelung's deformity radial deviation of the hand secondary to overgrowth of the distal ulna or shortening of the radius.de·for·mi·ty (dĕ-fōr'mi-tē), A permanent structural deviation from the normal shape, size, or alignment, resulting in disfigurement; may be congenital or acquired. See also: deformation (1). deformity (dĭ-fôr′mĭ-tē)n. pl. deformi·ties 1. The state of being deformed.2. A bodily malformation, distortion, or disfigurement.3. A deformed person or thing.Any change in the normal size or shape of a partdeformity Deformation Vox populi A popular term for a change in the normal size or shape of a part. See Acorn deformity, Boutonniere deformity, Christmas tree deformity, Dishface deformity, Fishmouth deformity, Gooseneck deformity, Gunstock deformity, Haglund's deformity, Hockey stick deformity, Hourglass deformity, Lobster claw deformity, Main-en-lorgnette deformity, Mitten hand deformity, Phyrigian cap deformity, Pigeon breast deformity, Popeye deformity, Spade deformity, Swan neck deformity, Windsock deformity. de·for·mi·ty (dĕ-fōrm'i-tē) A permanent structural deviation from the normal shape or size, resulting in disfigurement; may be congenital or acquired. Synonym(s): deformation (2) . [L. deformis, misshapen]deformity The state of being misshapen or distorted in body.de·for·mi·ty (dĕ-fōrm'i-tē) A permanent structural deviation from the normal shape, size, or alignment, resulting in disfigurement; may be congenital or acquired. Patient discussion about deformityQ. My son is complaining about back pain. I also see that his back isn't straight. What can we do? My son is a adorable 8 years old. He is complaining about back pain, that bothers him after he walks a little. I also saw that his back isn't straight and looks like a S. is this deformity connected to his back pain? A. The normal shape of the spine is very similar to the "S" shape as you can see here http://www.digitalartform.com/archives/images/spineTest1.jpg But even if his back isn't deformated, he has back pain and you need to take care of that by going to your pediatrician. More discussions about deformitydeformity Related to deformity: gibbus deformity, Haglund's deformity, Madelung deformity, Sprengel's deformitySynonyms for deformitynoun abnormalitySynonyms- abnormality
- defect
- malformation
- disfigurement
noun distortionSynonyms- distortion
- irregularity
- misshapenness
- misproportion
Synonyms for deformitynoun a disfiguring abnormality of shape or formSynonyms- disfigurement
- malformation
Synonyms for deformitynoun an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformedSynonyms- malformation
- misshapenness
Related Words- affliction
- Arnold-Chiari deformity
- clawfoot
- pes cavus
- cleft foot
- clubfoot
- talipes
- chicken breast
- pigeon breast
- plagiocephaly
- scaphocephaly
- valgus
- varus
noun an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapenSynonyms- disfiguration
- disfigurement
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