SOCIAL QUESTIONS|health|medical science
- míchuma Reference Faomhadh an téarma seo mar chuid de Thionscadal Lex
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- Difformität | Deformität
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- Definition größere Abweichung der Gestalt des Körpers oder eines Körperteils vom üblichen Erscheinungsbild Reference "Wikipedia, http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deformit%C3%A4t (29.2.2008)"
- deformity
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- Definition major difference in the shape of the body, a body part, or a body organ (internal or external) compared to the average shape of the part in question Reference "Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deformity [5.2.2008]"
- Comment Deformity may arise from numerous causes:- A genetic mutation - Damage to the fetus or uterus - Complications at birth - A growth or hormone disorder - Reconstructive surgery following a severe injury e.g. burn injury. - Arthritis and other Rheumatoid disorders