deformity

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The publicly-owned ferry operator confirmed to BBC Scotland News that action was under way to recover some of those repair costs following an investigation into the cause of the hull deformity.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025

Blessed in courage, intellect, imagination and style, Cyrano is cursed by a physical deformity.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024

Leprosy primarily affects the skin and peripheral nervous system, causing physical deformity and desensitizing one’s ability to feel pain on affected skin.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2024

Chigbu said her inspiration to start the foundation came from her daughter’s experience with being born with limb deformity.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2024

Tyler tried to curl Dad’s fingers, to elongate the tendons and prevent the deformity from becoming permanent, but Dad couldn’t bear the pain.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover