MALFORMATIONS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

malformations

noun

plural of malformation

as in deformities

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as in abnormalities

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In Hrubec’s mice, however, fetuses with deformities of the brain and spine were dying early in the pregnancy and disappearing.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Beyond brain tumors, other advances across neuroscience, like corrective spine surgery, have allowed doctors to restore posture and mobility in patients with severe spinal deformities.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of deformities

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During his medical workup, doctors found concerning abnormalities in his bloodwork and ruled him out as a donor for the time being, referring him to a hematologist for further evaluation.

— Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
But sometimes the liver can develop abnormalities that can inhibit its function, such as fatty liver.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of abnormalities

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In most populations around the world, many of these genes have accumulated mutations over time that have left about 60 percent of them nonfunctional.

— Willow Zhang, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026
And there have been issues with adapting seasonal vaccines when expected strains surprise us with unexpected mutations.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of mutations

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The recent confluence of record visitor volume, fluctuating boundaries, climate anomalies and staffing shortages is fundamentally increasing the risks of owning, acquiring or starting a business in a gateway economy.

— Nancy Forster-Holt, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
Travel Clothes to Stop Sweat at TSA Sweat can cause anomalies on TSA body scanners, leading to additional screenings.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of anomalies

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The mutants' powerful beam-wielding team captain is among several characters being cast for the movie, with its Emma Frost also reportedly cast.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Marvel is assembling a new team of actors for to play mutants in its upcoming X-Men reboot from director Jake Schreier (Thunderbolts).

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

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