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misshapen

[mis-shey-puhn, mish-] / mɪsˈʃeɪ pən, mɪʃ- /


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“Predator: Badlands” has a misshapen gait to it, like a comedy skit drawn out to feature length.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Sickle cell disease can be life-threatening and cause recurring intense pain, when blood vessels become blocked by misshapen red cells.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2025

The misshapen cells clog the flow of blood, which can lead to infections, excruciating pain, organ damage and other complications.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

He has identified an enzyme, p38 MAPK, part of a neuronal signaling pathway activated by the misshapen protein, which leads to the collapse of neurons’ dendritic spines.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 21, 2024

His jaw is misshapen on the left, as if it was badly broken and then healed improperly.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly




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