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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Advances in next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies have enabled cancer research innovations like improvements in minimal residual disease (MRD) identification and the discovery of drugs that target genetic tumor abnormalities.
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Linda De Jesus, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Nonetheless, early ultrasounds flagged multiple concerns: small femurs, club feet and an umbilical vein abnormality.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 24 June 2025
The researchers will follow study participants for 12 to 18 months after their scan to see whether abnormalities are confirmed as cancer.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 18 June 2025
The term is often used interchangeably with congenital heart defect, which refers specifically to a structural abnormality of the heart that is present at birth and needs medical or surgical intervention.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Linda De Jesus, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Nonetheless, early ultrasounds flagged multiple concerns: small femurs, club feet and an umbilical vein abnormality.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 24 June 2025
The researchers will follow study participants for 12 to 18 months after their scan to see whether abnormalities are confirmed as cancer.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 18 June 2025
The term is often used interchangeably with congenital heart defect, which refers specifically to a structural abnormality of the heart that is present at birth and needs medical or surgical intervention.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abnormality. Accessed 21 Jul. 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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