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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King underwent surgery Tuesday after doctors discovered a heart abnormality.
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Anne M. Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Angel City defender Savy King underwent a successful surgery Tuesday to address a heart abnormality, the team announced, days after King collapsed on the field during Friday’s match against the Utah Royals.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 14 May 2025
After undergoing tests, it was discovered that King had a heart abnormality and underwent successful surgery to address it.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
The diagnosis is confirmed with the help of an ear, nose and throat specialist who can insert a small scope into the larynx, examine the vocal folds and rule out any other abnormalities.
—Indu Subramanian, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
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Anne M. Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Angel City defender Savy King underwent a successful surgery Tuesday to address a heart abnormality, the team announced, days after King collapsed on the field during Friday’s match against the Utah Royals.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 14 May 2025
After undergoing tests, it was discovered that King had a heart abnormality and underwent successful surgery to address it.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
The diagnosis is confirmed with the help of an ear, nose and throat specialist who can insert a small scope into the larynx, examine the vocal folds and rule out any other abnormalities.
—Indu Subramanian, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for abnormality
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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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