deformity
noun
de·for·mi·ty
di-ˈfȯr-mə-tē 
dē-
plural deformities
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
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
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Excessive systemic exposure to fluorides can also lead to skeletal fluorosis, which causes pain, stiffness and bone deformities, or dental/enamel fluorosis, which causes tooth discoloration.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Excessive levels can lead to issues such as tooth discoloration, bone deformities and thyroid problems.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Hammertoes develop gradually over time and can lead to discomfort, pain and difficulty walking as the deformity becomes more pronounced.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 24 Oct. 2024
Slip-on shoes can allow excessive movement, irritating the bunion and potentially worsening the deformity.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Excessive levels can lead to issues such as tooth discoloration, bone deformities and thyroid problems.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Hammertoes develop gradually over time and can lead to discomfort, pain and difficulty walking as the deformity becomes more pronounced.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 24 Oct. 2024
Slip-on shoes can allow excessive movement, irritating the bunion and potentially worsening the deformity.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for deformity
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“Deformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deformity. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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deformity
noun
de·for·mi·ty
di-ˈfȯr-mət-ē
plural deformities
1
: the state of being deformed
2
: a physical blemish or twisting out of a natural shape or condition
3
: a morally disgusting or artistically ugly imperfection
Medical Definition
deformity
noun
de·for·mi·ty
di-ˈfȯr-mət-ē
plural deformities
1
: the state of being deformed
2
: a physical blemish or distortion
deformities caused by thalidomide
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