deformity

deformity /de·form·i·ty/ (de-for´mi-te) distortion of any part or of the body in general.

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Åkerlund deformity  an indentation (in addition to the niche) in the duodenal cap in the radiograph in duodenal ulcer.

Arnold-Chiari deformity  protrusion of the cerebellum and medulla oblongata down into the spinal canal through the foramen magnum.

Madelung's deformity  radial deviation of the hand secondary to overgrowth of the distal ulna or shortening of the radius.

reduction deformity  congenital absence of a portion or all of a body part, especially of the limbs.

silver fork deformity  the deformity seen in Colles' fracture.

Sprengel's deformity  congenital elevation of the scapula, due to failure of descent of the scapula to its normal thoracic position during fetal life.

Volkmann's deformity  see under disease.

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de·for·mi·ty (d-fôrm-t)

n.

1. The state of being deformed.

2. A deviation from the normal shape or size of a body part, resulting in disfigurement.

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deformity,

n a distortion or disfigurement of a portion of the body; may be congenital, familial, hereditary, acquired, pathologic, or surgical.

deformity, gingival,

n a deviation from the normal gingival topographic and architectural pattern.

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deformity

distortion of any part or general disfigurement of the body; malformation.