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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Testing, however, soon revealed trisomy 18, a genetic abnormality that is usually fatal, often before birth.
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As the condition progresses, George could develop other symptoms like cataracts, deafness, bone or joint abnormalities, cognitive issues and respiratory problems.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Many neuroimaging studies have also shown structural abnormalities in the brains of people with schizophrenia, but nothing consistent enough across patient populations to become signature features of the disorder.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Testing, however, soon revealed trisomy 18, a genetic abnormality that is usually fatal, often before birth.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2025
As the condition progresses, George could develop other symptoms like cataracts, deafness, bone or joint abnormalities, cognitive issues and respiratory problems.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abnormality. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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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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