deformities
Variant of deformity
deformity
Definition
de·form·ity (dē fôr′mə tē, di-)
noun pl. deformities -·ties
- the condition of being deformed
- abnormal bodily formation
- a deformed or disfigured part of the body
- ugliness or depravity
- anything deformed or disfigured
Etymology: ME deformite < OFr deformité < L deformitas < deformis, misshapen < de-, from + forma, form
deformities
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- foot: Some people with deformities of the foot also have deformed toes.
Converse of object
- correct: Louis talks about the pressure to rapidly correct deformities.
- prevent: Surgical excision is necessary to prevent deformities of the nasal structure from occurring.
- produce: Insulin produces deformities in mice, rabbits and chickens.
Adjective modifier
- facial: These combined strategies now treat in excess of 1,000 children suffering from facial deformities each year.
Noun used with modifier
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