noun
an imperfection in a bodily system
Examples
- visual defects
- this device permits detection of defects in the lungs
noun
a failing or deficiency
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- that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information
noun
an imperfection in an object or machine
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- a flaw caused the crystal to shatter
- if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer
noun
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
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- a facial blemish
verb
desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
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- If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot