deformity 1

noundomain: state

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed

Synonyms

malformation 1
an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
misshapenness 1
an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed

Derivationally related form

adjective

so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

Hyponym

noun

deformity in which part of the brain protrudes through the skull

noun

a deformity of the foot characterized by an abnormally high arch and hyperextension of the toes which gives the foot the appearance of a claw

noun

a deformity in which the space between the third and fourth toes extends up into the foot

noun

congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toes

noun

abnormal protrusion of the breastbone caused by rickets