abnormality
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ab·nor·mal·i·ty

noun \ˌab-nər-ˈma-lə-tē, -(ˌ)nr-\
plural ab·nor·mal·i·ties

Definition of ABNORMALITY

1
: the quality or state of being abnormal
2
: something abnormal

Examples of ABNORMALITY

  1. The test results showed several genetic abnormalities.
  2. There was some abnormality in his vision.

First Known Use of ABNORMALITY

1854

ab·nor·mal·i·ty

noun \ˌab-nər-ˈmal-ət-ē, -(ˌ)nr-\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; ab·nor·mal·i·ties

Medical Definition of ABNORMALITY

1
: the quality or state of being abnormal
2
: something abnormal <brain-wave abnormalities>

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