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clubfoot |
a congenital deformity or malformation of a foot. [2 definitions] |
cretinism |
a chronic disease that is usu. present at birth and is due to a deficiency of thyroid hormone, resulting in physical and mental stunting, deformity, and often goiter. |
hammertoe |
a deformity of the toe in which the second and third joints are permanently bent downward, or a toe so deformed. |
hump |
a rounded projection or bulge, esp. a fleshy one, as is found on the back of a camel or on the back of a person who has a spinal deformity. [1/6 definitions] |
pigeon breast |
a deformity of the human chest occurring as a result of certain diseases, such as rickets, that is characterized by a sharply protruding breastbone. |
rheumatoid arthritis |
a chronic disease involving inflammation of the joints, varying degrees of immobility, and usu. some deformity of the joints. |
rickets |
(used with a sing. verb) a disease of children characterized by softening and deformity of the bones, usu. resulting from malnutrition or a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or sunlight. |
strain1 |
extreme pressure or force, sometimes causing harm or deformity. [1/16 definitions] |
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