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What is a deformity in medical terms? A Comprehensive Medical Guide

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According to research on congenital anomalies, a significant percentage of birth defects involve some form of structural abnormality, giving the term 'deformity' a precise clinical context. So, what is a deformity in medical terms? It is an alteration in the normal shape, size, or form of a body part, organ, or the entire body.