noun as in strong fondness

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Example:The mother underwent extensive testing to rule out any congenital abnormalities in the fetus.

Definition:A physical or genetic abnormality present at birth that can include anything from minor defects to serious disorders.

From congenital abnormality

Example:The scientists were studying in detail the malformations caused by a specific teratogen.

Definition:A congenital defect that leads to an abnormal shape or structure in the developing embryo or fetus.

From malformation

Example:The researcher documented several instances of teratism, dubbing them monstrosities due to their severity.

Definition:An extremely abnormal or grotesque formation that is often used to describe severe congenital defects.

From monstrosity