The term "malformation" means something that is not formed or developed correctly. It refers to a structural abnormality or defect in the body or an organ. Full definition
«Autism appears to be strongly correlated with rate of congenital malformations of the genitals in males across the country,» said study author Andrey Rzhetsky, PhD, professor of genetic medicine and human genetics at the University of Chicago. (sciencedaily.com)
The virus is also associated with higher risk of congenital malformations in newborn when pregnant women are affected. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
As head of the Department of Surgery, he has pioneered micro-hip replacement surgery in pets, the diagnosis and treatment of elbow dysplasia, and corrective surgery of Syringomyelia / Chiari like malformation in dogs. (caninechiariinstitute.org)