abnormality
ˌæbnɔːˈmælɪti
abnormalities
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Definition of abnormality - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
anomalyunusual feature or occurrence
  • The scan revealed an abnormality in the brain.
anomaly deviation irregularity
2.
differencestate of being different from normal
  • The test results showed an abnormality.
anomaly irregularity
3.
geneticsTECH.genetic or developmental defectTECH.
  • The condition is caused by a genetic abnormality.
anomaly defect irregularity
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Expressions with abnormality

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showing no unusual findings, suggesting everything is normal
The scan report said no abnormality detected, so we went home relieved.
disorder caused by genetic mutations
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic abnormality.

Origin of abnormality

Latin, ab (away) + norma (rule)

Terms with abnormality included in their meaning

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medical
abnormality in structure or function present at birth
neurological
abnormality in brain structure or chemistry
abnormality
abnormal condition or deviation from normal
abnormality
condition that is different from the norm
medical
abnormality present from birth affecting body structure or function
medical
inherited abnormality in DNA causing health issues
physical abnormality
having an abnormal physical form
vision
eyesight abnormality causing distant objects to appear blurred

Examples of abnormality in a sentence

  • Genetic testing showed an abnormality in the DNA sequence.
  • The scan revealed an abnormality in the brain.
  • Doctors are concerned about the abnormality in her heartbeat.
  • Doctors discovered an abnormality in the patient's DNA.
  • The scan revealed an abnormality in the fetus.

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  1. French:anomalie, irrégularité, ...
  2. German:Abnormalität, Abnormität, ...
  3. Italian:anomalia, anormalità, ...
  4. Spanish:anomalía, defecto, ...
  5. Portuguese:anormalidade, irregularidade, ...
  6. Chinese:异常, 缺陷, ...
  7. Japanese:異常, 変則, ...
  8. Arabic:شُذُوذ, تَشَوُّه, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲרִיגָה, אִי תַּקִּינוּת, ...
  10. Russian:аномалия, патология, ...
  11. Ukrainian:аномалія, ненормальність, ...
  12. Hindi:असामान्यता, विचलन, ...
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