conformation
n. C1 Advanced UK //kɒnfɔːmˈeɪʃən// con·for·ma·tion
n. the way something is built or shaped. In medicine, it describes how a part of the body is formed and how it fits with the rest of the body.
n. the shape, structure, or form of something. In a medical context, it refers to the structural development and alignment of a body part relative to the rest of the organism.
The doctor checked the conformation of the patient's spine.
The breed standard for the dog includes specific requirements for its conformation to ensure it is healthy and functional.
While the patient's overall height was normal, the conformation of the lower limb suggested a developmental issue that required further imaging to confirm the diagnosis.
From Latin confōrmātiō.