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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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 7 June 2025
The app detects arrhythmias and irregular heartbeats, early signs of heart failure, indicators of coronary artery disease and heart valve abnormalities.
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No other information about the abnormality and the surgery have been revealed.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 19 May 2025
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 7 June 2025
The app detects arrhythmias and irregular heartbeats, early signs of heart failure, indicators of coronary artery disease and heart valve abnormalities.
—Ramsha Waseem, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
Though these medications are not currently FDA-approved for PCOS, a couple studies have found that in people with the condition who also have a higher weight, the drugs don’t just have a weight-loss effect but can also alleviate PCOS-specific symptoms like cycle abnormalities.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 May 2025
No other information about the abnormality and the surgery have been revealed.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 19 May 2025
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abnormality. Accessed 24 Jun. 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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