"Skeletal malformations" refers to abnormalities or irregularities in the structure and shape of bones in the body.
Sentences with «skeletal malformations»
The risks associated with polyhydramnios include premature rupture of the membranes (PROM), placental abruption, and growth restriction (IUGR) which results in skeletal malformations. (pregnancy-info.net)
For example, single gene such as DHCR7, may be associated with a variety of ultrasound findings, which may include skeletal malformations and / or genitourinary abnormalities (e.g., hypospadias), typically associated with Smith - Lemli - Opitz syndrome. (peerj.com)
We have narrowed the genetic defect to a region on mouse Chromosome 7 and are analyzing that region of the genome with the goal of better understanding dwarfism and certain skeletal malformation syndromes in humans. (jax.org)