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Definition of Malformation
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Malformation: A structural defect in the body due to abnormal embryonic or fetal development. There are many types of malformations. For example, cleft lip and cleft palate. See also Congenital malformation.