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Definition of abnormality
abnormalities
1 : something abnormal
2 : the quality or state of being abnormal
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Examples of abnormality in a Sentence
The test results showed several genetic abnormalities.
There was some abnormality in his vision.
Recent Examples of abnormality from the Web
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It could be related to allergies or structural abnormalities such as nasal polyps or enlarged adenoids, which are lymphoid tissues behind the nose.
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A group of scientists at Colombia’s National University are creating an over-the-shoulder boulder holder (sorry, Bette Midler) that comes with infra-red censors that should detect any abnormalities.
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That pattern of abnormalities suggested that the protein shortage had crippled ribosomes specialized for manufacturing proteins key to embryonic development.
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These seemingly unconnected abnormalities might have a single cause, the researchers suggest, if the cells that spawn these different parts of the body during embryonic development carry the same specialized ribosomes.
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To many, long hair is equated with femininity—heterosexual femininity, at that—while short hair is still considered to be an abnormality, masculine, and less traditionally attractive.
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This could mean instant X-ray scans or skin abnormality diagnosis using pattern recognition software.
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When Imershein told her the risk of abnormality was incredibly low, their conversation quickly turned to prenatal care.
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Other types of abnormalities include ticks with missing legs or asymmetrical organs, or ticks that have both male and female characteristics.
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Origin and Etymology of abnormality
ABNORMALITY Defined for English Language Learners
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: something that is not usual, expected, or normal : something that is abnormal
ABNORMALITY Defined for Kids
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Definition of abnormality for Students
: something that is not usual, expected, or normal The X-ray showed no abnormalities.
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