noun
- an abnormal or faulty position, especially of a body part or organ
Usage: medical
Examples
- The ultrasound revealed a malposition of the baby during delivery.
- Dental malposition can cause problems with chewing and speaking.
- The surgeon corrected the malposition of the patient’s shoulder joint.
- Malposition of the heart is a rare congenital condition.
- The orthodontist treated the malposition of her front teeth.
- Spinal malposition can lead to chronic back pain.