abnormalities

plural of abnormality

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Recent Examples of abnormalities However, among the most concerning symptoms were profound abnormalities in blood coagulation, including thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), which place patients at severe risk of internal bleeding and cardiac arrest. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The symptoms of breast cancer in men include abnormalities around the breast area, including a lump or swelling, redness or flaky skin, nipple discharge and pain in the nipple area, according to the CDC. ABC News, 10 June 2026 The embryos Egli’s team edited had no chromosomal abnormalities or large deletions and few small changes, according to the preprint. Laura Dattaro, Scientific American, 10 June 2026 This practice can lead to gait abnormalities, premature joint wear, and potential damage to bone development. Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 Two months later, the couple filmed themselves receiving the results of an amniocentesis, which tests for genetic abnormalities and chromosomal conditions. Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026 What about chromosomal abnormalities, miscarriages, twins? Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 31 May 2026 No major cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, or other significant abnormalities were reported, and his cholesterol levels improved due to medication. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026 More recently, Hoeg was involved in the agency’s review of a formal petition to add bold new warnings to antidepressant drugs about unproven pregnancy risks, including fetal abnormalities that could lead to autism and other disorders. Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormalities
Noun
  • His conclusion—alongside that of co-panelists CapitalG’s Mo Jomaa and Notable Capital’s Hans Tung—was that these companies are anomalies.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 12 June 2026
  • Both rockets are grounded after recent anomalies.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Rogers, of course, is one of the exceptions.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • Islamic law requires the deceased to be buried ​as ⁠soon as possible, and ideally ‌within 24 hours of death, but exceptions are allowed, for example in time of war.
    Reuters, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • So, what causes these mutations and what's the impact?
    Emily Kwong, NPR, 9 June 2026
  • Yes, daraxonrasib is being studied by researchers as a potential treatment for additional malignancies caused by RAS mutations.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 8 June 2026

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