noun
- abnormal or faulty formations or structures, especially in living organisms
Usage: medical; biological
Examples
- The doctor detected several malformations in the patient’s spine.
- Birth malformations can sometimes be prevented with proper prenatal care.
- The research focused on genetic causes of heart malformations.
- Certain medications during pregnancy may increase the risk of fetal malformations.
- The veterinarian identified bone malformations in the injured bird.
- Environmental toxins have been linked to developmental malformations in wildlife.