in biology, irregular or abnormal structural development. Malformations occur in both plants and animals and have a number of causes.[5 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/m/20
<embryology> A morphologic defect resulting from an intrinsically abnormal developmental process. ... Origin: L. Malus = evil, formatio = a forming ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(mal″for-ma´shәn) a type of anomaly. a morphologic defect of an organ or larger region of the body, resulting from an intrinsically abnormal developmental process. See also deformity. vascular malformation an abnormal vascular formation resulting from a dev... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Mal`for·ma'tion noun [ Mal- + formation .] Ill formation; irregular or anomalous formation; abnormal or wrong conformation or structure. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/M/12
Type: Term Pronunciation: mal′fōr-mā′shŭn Definitions: 1. Failure of proper or normal development; more specifically, a primary structural defect that results from a localized error of morphogenesis; cleft lip. Most malformations are considered to be a defect of a morphogenetic or developmental field that responds as a co... Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=52451
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. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=22055