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malformation

[mal-fawr-may-shuhn, -fer-] / ˌmæl fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən, -fər- /


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Back in 2007, Cash underwent brain surgery following a Stage 1 Chiari malformation diagnosis.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

According to the NHS, there are four types of chiari malformation, with type 1 the most common.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2025

Anencephaly is a fatal congenital malformation where major parts of the brain and skull fail to form.

From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2024

Sonny was born with a congenital malformation that impaired his brain development and needs near continuous care simply to breathe and eat.

From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2024

Instead, I recited, “I have an extremely rare genetic disorder that causes malformation of the limbs.”

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling




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