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deformity

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de·for·mi·ty | \ di-ˈfȯr-mə-tē

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plural deformities

Definition of deformity

1 : the state of being deformed

2 : imperfection, blemish: such as

a : a physical blemish or distortion : disfigurement

b : a moral or aesthetic flaw or defect

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Examples of deformity in a Sentence

a disease causing deformity of the spine a primitive culture that cast aside infants born with deformities, allowing them to die of exposure to the elements

Recent Examples on the Web Next year, surgeons can qualify for enhanced reimbursements because the FDA deemed the technology improves the standard of care for debilitating adult spinal deformity. — Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego’s Carlsmed corrals $10 million to bring personalized medicine to spine surgeries," 16 Dec. 2020 For example, some people may have a facial deformity that prevents wearing a mask. — Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Parents say San Diego Unified mask policy discriminates against students with disabilities," 12 Nov. 2020 Christina preferred mask-wearing to hide her chin deformity. — Susan Shapiro, Wired, "What Teaching Online Classes Taught Me About Remote Learning," 22 Sep. 2020 Think about how many Disney villains have some sort of deformity. — Melissa Blake, refinery29.com, "A Message To TikTok Parents Who Use My Face To Make Their Kids Cry," 27 Aug. 2020 The face of the bit actor whom Bresson cast in the role is marked by the kind of ugliness that suggests spiritual deformity. — Ryan Ruby, The New York Review of Books, "Pierre Klossowski, Brilliant Brother of Balthus," 8 Aug. 2020 The clinical term for my condition is ectrodactyly, which is a congenital deformity that occurs in approximately 1 out of every 90,000 births and manifests differently depending on the person. — Kim Kelly, Allure, "A Trip to the Nail Salon With Missing Fingers," 31 July 2020 Harlequin bugs feed heavily on all members of the cabbage family, causing light splotches, shriveling and deformity to foliage. — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, "Pretty harlequin bug is the foe that is actually a gardener’s friend," 18 May 2020 Villagers roll up their sleeves to show deformities caused by ingesting food contaminated by heavy metals. — Washington Post, "Chinese metal mines feed the global demand for gadgets. They’re also poisoning China’s poorest regions.," 29 Dec. 2019

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