malposed
Definition
- Adjective:
- Characterized by malposition: Describes something, especially a tooth or teeth, that is in an abnormal or incorrect position.
- Misaligned: Refers to being out of proper alignment or orientation.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The dentist noted several malposed teeth that would require orthodontic treatment.
- Malposed wisdom teeth can cause significant pain and crowding.
Advanced Usage
- Medical/Dental Context: The term is almost exclusively used in medical, particularly dental, contexts to describe anatomical structures that are not in their normal place.
- The X-ray revealed a malposed canine that was impacting the adjacent tooth.
Variants and Related Words
- Malposition (n): The condition of being in an abnormal place or position.
- The malposition of the joint caused chronic discomfort.
Synonyms
- Misaligned
- Crooked
- Displaced
Antonyms
- Well-aligned
- Properly positioned
- Correctly oriented
Notes
- Technical Term: "Malposed" is a specialized adjective primarily found in professional healthcare vocabulary, especially in dentistry and orthodontics. It is not commonly used in everyday general conversation.
Adjective
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characterized by malposition
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crooked malposed teeth
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