a deformed part, especially of the body; a malformation 畸形部位 children born with deformities. 天生畸形的儿童。 ■[mass noun]the state of being deformed or misshapen 畸形状态 respiratory problems caused by spinal deformity. 脊柱畸形而造成的呼吸系统问题。
语源
late Middle English: from Old French desformite, from Latin deformitas, from deformis 'misshapen'