deformity
[de-for´mĭ-te] distortion of any part or of the body in general; called also
malformation.
Arnold-Chiari deformity a congenital anomaly in which the cerebellum and medulla oblongata protrude down into the cervical spinal canal through the foramen magnum; it is almost always associated with meningomyelocele and hydrocephalus.
Madelung's deformity radial deviation of the hand secondary to overgrowth of the distal ulna or shortening of the radius.
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mal·for·ma·tion
(mal'fōr-mā'shŭn), Failure of proper or normal development; more specifically, a primary structural defect that results from a localized error of morphogenesis; for example, cleft lip. Most malformations are considered to be a defect of a morphogenetic or developmental field that responds as a coordinated unit to embryonic interaction. Compare:
deformation.
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malformation
(măl′fôr-mā′shən)n.1. The condition of being malformed; deformity.
2. A body part that is malformed; a deformity.
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malformation
An isolated birth defect caused by abnormal growth of an organ, which, if surgical correction is possible, usually has a good prognosis.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
malformation
Neonatology An isolated birth defect caused by abnormal growth of an organ, which, if surgical correction is possible, usually has a good prognosis. See Arnold-Chiari malformation, Arteriovenous malformation, Birth defect, Cerebral cavernous malformation, Cleft palate, Cystic adenomatoid malformation, Dandy-Walker malformation, Dysmorphology, Spina bifida, Teratogenesis. McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
mal·for·ma·tion
(mal'fōr-mā'shŭn) Failure of normal development; more specifically, a primary structural defect that results from a localized error of morphogenesis; e.g., cleft lip.
Compare:
deformationMedical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
malformation
Any bodily deformity or structural abnormality resulting from a defect in development or growth.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
mal·for·ma·tion
(mal'fōr-mā'shŭn) Failure of normal development; more specifically, a primary structural defect that results from a localized error of morphogenesis; e.g., cleft lip.
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Patient discussion about malformation
Q. Is it a birth defect in children? I know about the causes of autism. Is it a birth defect in children?
A. it's not an easy answer i'm afraid...there are congenital differences, but no "birth defect" that we can detect. there's a good pdf file that gives a full explanation about it...i think you'll find it useful:
http://209.85.129.132/search?q=cache:U7PHTfTAZhYJ:www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/upload/autism_overview_2005.pdf+http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/upload/autism_overview_2005.pdf&hl=iw&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=il
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