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malalignment, n. Chiefly Path.|mæləˈlaɪnmənt|
[f. mal- + alignment n.]
Imperfect alignment or displacement, esp. of bones, joints, or teeth.
1939Jrnl. Exper. Podiatry I. 19 Orthodigita may be defined as the amelioration or correction, by non-surgical means, of toe deformities or malalignments. 1946Nature 5 Oct. 468/2 The malalignment produces an upsetting couple about the mass centre and causes the rocket to deviate from its theoretical trajectory. 1982Brit. Med. Jrnl. 24 Apr. 1224 (title) Malalignment of the shoulder after stroke. 1984Marathon & Distance Runner Oct. 65/4 Abnormal gait because of a malalignment problem. 1990Brit. Jrnl. Orthodontics XVII. 161/1 Pericision is advocated in malalignment cases and not just for rotations. |