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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Those abnormalities are the arrhythmias: atrial fibrillation, bradyarrhythmias and ventricular arrhythmias.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
During an average follow-up of 13 years, nearly 1 in 10 participants developed heart rhythm abnormalities.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Examination of his head and chest found no abnormalities, with a normal heart function and normal results for his abdomen.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
But doctors will typically order an ultrasound and, after seeing no abnormalities, often dismiss the possibility of physical illness.
—Shreyas Teegala, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
During an average follow-up of 13 years, nearly 1 in 10 participants developed heart rhythm abnormalities.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Examination of his head and chest found no abnormalities, with a normal heart function and normal results for his abdomen.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
But doctors will typically order an ultrasound and, after seeing no abnormalities, often dismiss the possibility of physical illness.
—Shreyas Teegala, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for abnormality
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abnormality. Accessed 3 May. 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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