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Definition of malformation

malformation

/ˌmæl.fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/
mal · for · ma · tion
Plural:malformations
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Adjective:malformed
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malformation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or condition of being abnormally formed or shaped, or an instance of an abnormal anatomical or structural defect in a body part, organ, or organism.

Example

"The prenatal ultrasound allowed doctors to detect a minor congenital heart malformation before birth."

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• Rhymes for malformation

• Nearby Words

malevolence
malevolent
malevolently
malformation
malformed
malfunction
mali

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 19th century, formed from the prefix 'mal-' (from Latin 'malus', meaning 'bad') and 'formation' (from Latin 'formatio', meaning 'a shaping').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malformation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malformation
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