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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Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
But only one in 10 cases of ALS in which patients have no family history of the disease can be connected to genetic abnormalities.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2025
The lab analyzes the stool for blood as well as genetic abnormalities associated with colorectal cancer.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Health officials are warning pet owners to watch for symptoms in their pets, including lethargy, low appetite, fever and progression of the illness to pneumonia or neurological abnormalities or upper respiratory infection.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for abnormality
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abnormality. Accessed 4 Apr. 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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