defect
n 1: an imperfection in a bodily system; "visual defects"; "this
device permits detection of defects in the lungs"
2: a failing or deficiency; "that interpretation is an
unfortunate defect of our lack of information" [syn: {shortcoming}]
3: an imperfection in a device or machine; "if there are any
defects you should send it back to the manufacturer" [syn:
{fault}, {flaw}]
4: a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something
(especially on a person's body) [syn: {blemish}]
v : as of an organization, a country or an army [syn: {desert}]