| deformity | A permanent structural deviation from the normal shape or size, resulting in disfigurement; may be congenital or acquired. Synonym: deformation. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| swan-neck deformity | Hyperextension of the proximal interphalangeal joint with flexion of the distal interphalangeal joint of the finger. (05 Mar 2000) |
| torsional deformity | In orthopedics, a deformity caused by rotation of a portion of an extremity with relationship to the long axis of the entire extremity. (05 Mar 2000) |
| equinus deformity | Plantar declination of the foot. (12 Dec 1998) |
| erlenmeyer flask deformity | <radiology> Abnormal modeling of metaphysis, osteopetrosis, chronic anaemia (e.g., SSD), Gaucher disease, Niemann-Pick disease, fibrous dysplasia, Pyle disease (metaphyseal dysplasia) (12 Dec 1998) |
| J-sella deformity | Pear-shaped or J-shaped deformity of sella turcica caused by increased pressure on growing sphenoid bone; noted in the mucopolysaccharide storage diseases. (05 Mar 2000) |
| keyhole deformity | Mucosal ectropion at the posterior edge of the anus following sphincterotomy at that location. (05 Mar 2000) |
| kirner deformity | <radiology> Familial incurving of 5th distal phalanx (12 Dec 1998) |
| lobster-claw deformity | See: ectrodactyly. (05 Mar 2000) |