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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By analyzing minor tweaks and abnormalities, nurses can detect an illness early, decreasing the patient’s chances of hospitalization. .
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
This is simply a thorough ultrasound (it's often done in combination with the NIPT blood test) that screens for different markers of Down syndrome, trisomy 13, trisomy 18, and other chromosomal abnormalities.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 6 May 2024
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
This is simply a thorough ultrasound (it's often done in combination with the NIPT blood test) that screens for different markers of Down syndrome, trisomy 13, trisomy 18, and other chromosomal abnormalities.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 6 May 2024
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 16 May. 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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