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Malposition

Definition:

1. (noun) The incorrect or abnormal placement or positioning of something.

2. (verb) To place or position something incorrectly or abnormally.

Senses:

Noun:

1. The improper alignment or positioning of a body part, organ, or bone.
2. The incorrect placement of an object, especially during medical procedures.

Verb:

1. To mistakenly position or place something in the wrong location.
2. To improperly arrange or align objects or body parts.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The malposition of the baby's head required a cesarean section delivery.

2. Cervical malposition often leads to backaches and difficulty sleeping.

3. The doctor diagnosed the patient with malposition of the hip joint.

Verb:

1. The nurse accidentally malpositioned the IV line, causing discomfort to the patient.

2. It is important not to malposition the furniture while arranging the room.

3. The coach instructed the players on how not to malposition their feet during a soccer kick.

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