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malformed
adjective mal·formed \ˌmal-ˈfȯrmd\
medical : not having the normal or expected shape especially because of a problem in the way something has developed or grown : badly or improperly formed
Full Definition of MALFORMED
: characterized by malformation : badly or imperfectly formed : misshapen
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First Known Use of MALFORMED
1817
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malformed
adjective mal·formed \(ˈ)mal-ˈfȯ(ə)rmd\
Medical Definition of MALFORMED
: characterized by malformation : badly or imperfectly formed <a malformed limb>
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