1. a condition in which part of the body does not have the normal or expected shape
2. the state of being misshapen or distorted

Examples

• The child was born with a spinal deformity that required surgery.
• Physical therapy helped correct the foot deformity.
• The accident caused a permanent deformity in his hand.
• Modern medicine can often prevent birth deformities.
• The disease led to bone deformity over time.
• She learned to live confidently despite her facial deformity.
• The doctor explained the causes of skeletal deformity.