malposition en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin maleder. Old French mal- English mal- English position English malposition From mal- + position.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An abnormal position of an organ or other part of the body.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)