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malformation

[mal-fawr-may-shuhn, -fer-] / ˌmæl fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən, -fər- /


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The 12-hour procedure was to resolve an arteriovenous malformation, which is an abnormal tangle of blood vessels that causes seizures and can be fatal.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Khimberly had a cerebral arteriovenous malformation, according to the M.E.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026

Certain pregnancies were excluded from both groups, including those that ended before 37 weeks, involved multiple babies, or resulted in a child with a major congenital malformation.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 15, 2026

Anencephaly is a fatal congenital malformation where major parts of the brain and skull fail to form.

From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2024

Instead, I recited, “I have an extremely rare genetic disorder that causes malformation of the limbs.”

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling


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