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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Follow-up testing was recommended if this fold was thicker than 3mm, because too much thickness there might or might not mean chromosomal or structural abnormalities that might or might not be incompatible with life.
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Clare Beams, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
There are several risks of having a baby at 40, including genetic abnormalities in children, gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 27 Mar. 2024
Standard practice involves creating multiple embryos, which are screened for genetic abnormalities, and the ones that appear healthiest can be transferred.
—Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024
For example, older patients may choose testing because the risks of chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo rise with age.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 23 Feb. 2024
The researchers analyzed his blood chemistries, which showed no abnormalities linked to his hypervaccination.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024
For the Ukrainian people, the cataclysmic abnormality wrought by the invasion has, after two years, become an uneasy new normal.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Feb. 2024
According to an internal memo from United COO Toby Enqvist, technicians removed an inner panel, sidewall liner, and two rows of seats to inspect the door, seals, frame, and hardware of each door plug, repairing any abnormalities along the way.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2024
While there were some abnormalities, nothing explained his rapid mental and physical decline.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Clare Beams, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
There are several risks of having a baby at 40, including genetic abnormalities in children, gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 27 Mar. 2024
Standard practice involves creating multiple embryos, which are screened for genetic abnormalities, and the ones that appear healthiest can be transferred.
—Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024
For example, older patients may choose testing because the risks of chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo rise with age.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 23 Feb. 2024
The researchers analyzed his blood chemistries, which showed no abnormalities linked to his hypervaccination.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024
For the Ukrainian people, the cataclysmic abnormality wrought by the invasion has, after two years, become an uneasy new normal.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Feb. 2024
According to an internal memo from United COO Toby Enqvist, technicians removed an inner panel, sidewall liner, and two rows of seats to inspect the door, seals, frame, and hardware of each door plug, repairing any abnormalities along the way.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2024
While there were some abnormalities, nothing explained his rapid mental and physical decline.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024
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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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