Meaning
malformation, deformity
- an abnormal development or defect in a bodily structure or organ
In a sentence
L'ecografia ha escluso qualsiasi malformazione fetale.
The ultrasound ruled out any fetal malformation.
Il chirurgo ha corretto con successo la malformazione cardiaca.
The surgeon successfully corrected the cardiac malformation.
Alcune malformazioni possono essere curate con un intervento precoce.
Some malformations can be treated with early intervention.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| malformazione | feminine · singular |
| malformazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often specified by 'congenita' (congenital) or 'genetica' (genetic).
- Follows the usual feminine -zione pattern with plural in -zioni.