malformation
noun[CorU]
uk/ˌmæl.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/us/ˌmæl.fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/theconditionof beingwronglyformed, or apartof something, such aspartof thebody, that iswronglyformed:
畸形(体);变形(体)Exposure toradiationcanleadto malformation of theembryo.接触射线会导致胎儿畸形。
She wasborncriticallyillwith aseveremalformation of theheart.她出生时心脏严重畸形,生命垂危。