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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Healthcare Machine learning is also helping with analyzing medical images like X-rays and MRIs to diagnose and detect abnormalities.
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Sarath Babu Yalavarthi, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Some affected people have minor physical abnormalities; however, signs and symptoms vary.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
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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Sarath Babu Yalavarthi, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Some affected people have minor physical abnormalities; however, signs and symptoms vary.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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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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