A deformity or malformation was an unnatural growth of an individuals body part. Upon uncovering the cosmetic surgery of Captain Jonathan Archer and Malcolm Reed, General Gosis told the two that Doctor Temec believed their deformities were not the result of a surgeon as there were no scars. (ENT: "The Communicator") Roger Korby defended his experiments with androids in a discussion with Captain James T. Kirk. He said that placing individuals into androids would eradicate diseases, deformities, and even fear could be programmed away. (TOS: "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" )