Deformity
11deformity — UK [dɪˈfɔː(r)mətɪ] / US [dɪˈfɔrmətɪ] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms deformity : singular deformity plural deformities a part of someone s body that is not the usual shape …
12deformity — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ severe ▪ congenital, genetic ▪ birth (esp. BrE) ▪ physical ▪ facial …
13deformity — de|for|mi|ty [dıˈfo:mıti US o:r ] n plural deformities [U and C] a condition in which part of someone s body is not the normal shape ▪ a hip deformity …
14deformity — noun (plural deformities) a deformed part, especially of the body. ↘the state of being deformed: spinal deformity …
15deformity — A deformed or misshapen condition; an unnatural growth, or a distorted or misshapen part or member; disfigurement, as a bodily deformity …
16deformity — A deformed or misshapen condition; an unnatural growth, or a distorted or misshapen part or member; disfigurement, as a bodily deformity …
17Deformity, cauliflower-ear — Destruction of the underlying cartilage framework of the outer ear (pinnae), usually caused by either infection or trauma, resulting in a thickening of the ear. Classically, blood collects (hematoma) between the ear cartilage and the skin. There… …
18deformity — noun (plural ties) Etymology: Middle English deformite, from Middle French defformeteit, from Latin deformitat , deformitas, from deformis deformed, from de + forma Date: 15th century 1. the state of being deformed 2. imperfection, blemis …
19deformity — /di fawr mi tee/, n., pl. deformities. 1. the quality or state of being deformed, disfigured, or misshapen. 2. Pathol. an abnormally formed part of the body. 3. a deformed person or thing. 4. hatefulness; ugliness. [1350 1400; ME deformite < OF < …
20deformity — noun /dɪˈfɔːməti,dɪˈfɔɹməti/ a) The state of being deformed. b) Something which is deformed …
