deformity
noun/dɪˈfɔrməti/
Frequency rank: #15,251 most common English word
Meaning
An abnormality or distortion in the shape of a body part.
Example sentence
She was born with deformity in her left hand that made it difficult to grip objects.
Synonyms & related words
- malformation
- abnormality
- defect
- disfigurement
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