abnormality
noun
ab·nor·mal·i·ty
ˌab-nər-ˈma-lə-tē 
-(ˌ)nȯr-
plural abnormalities
1
: something abnormal
2
: the quality or state of being abnormal
Examples of abnormality in a Sentence
The test results showed several genetic abnormalities.
There was some abnormality in his vision.
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Strategists of both parties aggressively argue that 2020 should be treated as an asterisk—a complete abnormality of a campaign season given the ongoing pandemic.
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Common signs of hypercalcemia include digestive problems, fatigue, appetite loss, frequent urination, high blood pressure, and heart abnormalities.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Also, about 80% of those additional infant deaths could be attributed to congenital abnormalities.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Here's what each result means: Positive: If the biopsy results are positive, this means that cancer cells or another abnormality were detected.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 27 Sep. 2024
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Common signs of hypercalcemia include digestive problems, fatigue, appetite loss, frequent urination, high blood pressure, and heart abnormalities.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Also, about 80% of those additional infant deaths could be attributed to congenital abnormalities.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Here's what each result means: Positive: If the biopsy results are positive, this means that cancer cells or another abnormality were detected.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 27 Sep. 2024
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abnormality
noun
ab·nor·mal·i·ty
ˌab-nər-ˈmal-ət-ē
-(ˌ)nȯr-
plural abnormalities
1
: the state of being abnormal
2
: something abnormal
Medical Definition
abnormality
noun
ab·nor·mal·i·ty
ˌab-nər-ˈmal-ət-ē, -(ˌ)nȯr-
plural abnormalities
1
: the quality or state of being abnormal
2
: something abnormal
brain-wave abnormalities
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