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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This condition is an abnormality of the joints and bones of the feet due to nerve damage or peripheral neuropathy.
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Isabel Casimiro, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
The death was originally classified as an accident and attributed to congenital heart abnormalities, even though his parents said there had never been any sign of such problems.
—Jacey Fortin, New York Times, 16 May 2025
While the exact cause remains unclear, it is believed to involve abnormalities in brain areas responsible for muscle control.
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Later pregnancies have a higher risk of complications such as miscarriage, high blood pressure and chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
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Isabel Casimiro, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
The death was originally classified as an accident and attributed to congenital heart abnormalities, even though his parents said there had never been any sign of such problems.
—Jacey Fortin, New York Times, 16 May 2025
While the exact cause remains unclear, it is believed to involve abnormalities in brain areas responsible for muscle control.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Later pregnancies have a higher risk of complications such as miscarriage, high blood pressure and chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abnormality. Accessed 7 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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