malposition
/ˌmælpəˈzɪʃən/
noun
- An abnormal or incorrect position of a body part, especially a baby during childbirth or a tooth.
- Dentists often correct a malposition of the teeth with braces or aligners.
- The doctor noted a malposition of the patient's shoulder joint after the injury.
- The ultrasound revealed a malposition of the fetus that required a cesarean section.
- The state of being placed in the wrong location or arrangement.
- The engineer identified a malposition of the support beams in the bridge design.
- The malposition of the furniture made the room feel cramped and awkward.
- A malposition of the security cameras left several blind spots in the parking lot.
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