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malposition en · NOUN

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin maleder. Old French mal- English mal- English position English malposition From mal- + position.

Meanings

  1. (countable, uncountable) An abnormal position of an organ or other part of the body.

Forms

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malpositions Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

heterotopia (medical condition) · dystopia (medical condition) · ectopia (medical condition) · ectopy (medical condition)

Translations (2)

fi malpositio (abnormal position of an organ) · it distopia (abnormal position of an organ)

malposition en · VERB

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin maleder. Old French mal- English mal- English position English malposition From mal- + position.

Meanings

  1. To position badly or incorrectly.

Forms

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malpositioning Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
malpositions Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
malpositioned Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
malpositioned Tense=Past lexicographic