malposition

Thân thiện

The dentist noticed the malposition of the child's front tooth.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Faulty position: The state or condition of being in an incorrect, abnormal, or improper place or alignment. It is a medical and technical term often used to describe the placement of a body part, organ, or object.

Usage

The word "malposition" is a formal term, primarily used in medical, dental, and technical contexts. It describes something that is not in its correct or normal position. It is often used as a countable noun (e.g., a malposition).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The X-ray revealed a malposition of the fractured bone.
  • Dental malposition can lead to difficulties with chewing.
  • The surgeon corrected the malposition of the infant's hip.

Advanced Usage

• "In malposition": A phrase used to describe something being in a faulty position.
  • The catheter was found to be in malposition and required adjustment.

Variants and Related Words

• Malposed (adj): Describing something that is in a faulty position.
  • The malposed tooth required orthodontic treatment.

Synonyms

• Misplacement: The act of putting something in the wrong place.
• Displacement: The state of being moved from the proper or usual place.
• Malalignment: Faulty alignment, especially of bones or teeth.

Antonyms

• Correct position: The proper or normal placement.
• Alignment: The correct arrangement in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. faulty position

Từ đồng nghĩa

• misplacement