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English
Etymology
From mal- + position.
Noun
malposition (countable and uncountable, plural malpositions)
- (medicine) An abnormal position of an organ or other part of the body.
Synonyms
Translations
abnormal position of an organ
Verb
malposition (third-person singular simple present malpositions, present participle malpositioning, simple past and past participle malpositioned)
- To position badly or incorrectly.
French
Pronunciation
Noun
malposition f (plural malpositions)
- malposition
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