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Malformation vs Deformation - What's the difference?

malformation | deformation |

As nouns the difference between malformation and deformation

is that malformation is an abnormal formation while deformation is the act of deforming, or state of being deformed.

malformation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An abnormal formation.
  • (teratology) An abnormal developmental feature of offspring.

    • See also

    * (l)

    deformation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of deforming, or state of being deformed.
  • A transformation; change of shape.