adjective
- positioned incorrectly or abnormally
Usage: medical
Examples
- The dentist identified several malposed teeth that would require orthodontic treatment.
- The malposed organ was discovered during the routine medical examination.
- Surgery was necessary to correct the malposed bone fragment.
- The patient’s malposed jaw caused difficulty with chewing.
- X-rays revealed a malposed vertebra in the patient’s spine.
- The malposed tooth was causing pain and affecting her bite.