deformity

UK
/dɪˈfɔːmɪti/
US
/dɪˈfɔrmɪti/

Traduzioni

deformitynoun
deformities
pl
UK
/dɪˈfɔːmɪti/
US
/dɪˈfɔrmɪti/
déformationEmployé pour l’état ou le fait d’être déformé; peut aussi désigner une altération de forme.
Years of poor posture led to deformity of the spine.
Des années de mauvaise posture ont provoqué une déformation de la colonne vertébrale.
malformationTerme médical courant pour une anomalie de forme du corps ou d’un membre.
The child was born with a deformity in his left hand.
L’enfant est né avec une malformation à la main gauche.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
difformitéSurtout pour une difformité visible ou jugée disgracieuse; registre plus soutenu.
deformityadjective
UK
/dɪˈfɔː.mɪ.ti/
US
/dɪˈfɔr.mə.ti/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., 'deformity surgery').

Definizioni

deformitynoun
A condition in which part of the body does not have the normal or expected shape.
The child was born with a deformity in his left hand.
A feature or characteristic that is considered unattractive or unsightly.
The old statue had a noticeable deformity on its face due to years of weathering.
The state or quality of being deformed.
Years of poor posture led to deformity of the spine.
deformityadjective
Relating to, caused by, or intended for the correction of a deformity.
The hospital specializes in deformity correction procedures.