Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun malformation

2 senses of malformation

Sense 1
deformity, malformation, misshapenness -- (an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed)
       => affliction -- (a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health)

Sense 2
malformation, miscreation -- (something abnormal or anomalous)
       => failure -- (an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose; "the surprise party was a complete failure")