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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Healthcare providers mainly use genetic testing to reduce an embryo's chromosomal abnormality risk.
—
Wendy Wisner, Health, 16 Apr. 2024
These tests screen for certain abnormalities in the fetus, though not everybody will get them.
—Robin Elise Weiss, Phd, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Anxiety, depression pain and fatigue can affect balance, hearing and cognitive testing, so abnormalities can be difficult to interpret.
—Katie Bo Lillis, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
However, medical providers say that many of those embryos carry genetic abnormalities that will never result in successful pregnancies.
—Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2024
Follow-up testing was recommended if this fold was thicker than 3mm, because too much thickness there might or might not mean chromosomal or structural abnormalities that might or might not be incompatible with life.
—Clare Beams, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
There are several risks of having a baby at 40, including genetic abnormalities in children, gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 27 Mar. 2024
Standard practice involves creating multiple embryos, which are screened for genetic abnormalities, and the ones that appear healthiest can be transferred.
—Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024
For example, older patients may choose testing because the risks of chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo rise with age.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 23 Feb. 2024
Wendy Wisner, Health, 16 Apr. 2024
These tests screen for certain abnormalities in the fetus, though not everybody will get them.
—Robin Elise Weiss, Phd, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Anxiety, depression pain and fatigue can affect balance, hearing and cognitive testing, so abnormalities can be difficult to interpret.
—Katie Bo Lillis, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
However, medical providers say that many of those embryos carry genetic abnormalities that will never result in successful pregnancies.
—Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2024
Follow-up testing was recommended if this fold was thicker than 3mm, because too much thickness there might or might not mean chromosomal or structural abnormalities that might or might not be incompatible with life.
—Clare Beams, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
There are several risks of having a baby at 40, including genetic abnormalities in children, gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 27 Mar. 2024
Standard practice involves creating multiple embryos, which are screened for genetic abnormalities, and the ones that appear healthiest can be transferred.
—Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024
For example, older patients may choose testing because the risks of chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo rise with age.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 23 Feb. 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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