What is a synonym for "malformation"?

Common synonyms include: deformity, abnormality, absurdity, anticness, bizarreness, bizarrerie.

Malformation

noun

noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
An abnormal formation. countable, uncountable
"Mr. Hyde was pale and dwarfish, he gave an impression of deformity without any nameable malformation, he had a displeasing smile, he had borne himself to the lawyer with a sort of murderous mixture of timidity and boldness, and he spoke with a husky, whispering and somewhat broken voice; […]"
2
something abnormal or anomalous wordnet
3
An abnormal developmental feature of offspring. countable, uncountable
4
an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed wordnet

Synonyms

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deformity abnormality absurdity anticness bizarreness bizarrerie

Example

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"That fall, a Philadelphia surgeon operated on her eyelid to correct a malformation caused by trachoma, a highly contagious eye infection that was epidemic throughout the boarding school system and a major public health concern."

Etymology

From mal- + formation.

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