Malformation

Pronunciation: /mælˌfɔrmˈeɪʃən/

Definitions of malformation

noun a condition in which a part of the body is abnormally formed or shaped

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor discovered a malformation in the baby's heart.

A2 The malformation in the tree's branches made it look unique.

B1 The malformation of the building's structure caused safety concerns.

B2 The malformation of the genetic code led to a rare disorder.

C1 The malformation of the sculpture gave it an abstract and intriguing appearance.

C2 The malformation of the rock formation puzzled geologists for years.

Examples of malformation in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed the baby with a congenital malformation.

informal The baby was born with a malformation that will require surgery.

slang That's a weird malformation on your arm, dude.

figurative The malformation in the data caused the entire system to crash.

Grammatical Forms of malformation

• past tense: malformed
• plural: malformations
• comparative: more malformed
• superlative: most malformed
• present tense: malform
• future tense: will malform
• perfect tense: have malformed
• continuous tense: is malforming
• singular: malformation
• positive degree: malformed
• infinitive: to malform
• gerund: malforming
• participle: malformed

Origin and Evolution of malformation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'malformation' originated from the Latin word 'malus' meaning 'bad' or 'evil' and 'formatio' meaning 'formation'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'malformation' has retained its original meaning of something being formed incorrectly or abnormally, but has also come to be used in medical contexts to describe physical deformities or abnormalities in organisms.