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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Between five and 10% of cases will be considered hereditary, meaning that the cancer was caused by a genetic abnormality that was passed down from the mother or father.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 5 Apr. 2025
Phthalates are also endocrine disruptors that have been linked to preterm birth, infant genital abnormalities, childhood obesity, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular issues, and low sperm count and testosterone in men.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Between five and 10% of cases will be considered hereditary, meaning that the cancer was caused by a genetic abnormality that was passed down from the mother or father.
—Joanne Fowler, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Amazon discovered an abnormality with the drone’s altitude sensor, caused by dust in the air, that could have caused its system to produce an inaccurate reading of its position relative to the ground, the company said.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abnormality. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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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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