Synonyms & related words for malformation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of malformation — including deformity, teratism, teratology, disfigurement, valgus, torticollis. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to malformation

Explore words related to malformation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include congenital, hypoplasia, teratoid, teratological, abnormality, dysplasia, microcephaly, agenesis. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for malformation

Common synonyms for malformation include deformity, teratism, teratology, disfigurement, valgus, torticollis, clubfoot, harelip — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does malformation come from?

The word malformation breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: mal-, from Latin malus (“bad, evil”); and -form, from Latin forma (“shape, form”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.