abnormality
Americannoun
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an abnormal condition, state, or quality; irregularity; deviation.
- Synonyms:
- idiosyncrasy, oddity, peculiarity, aberration, anomaly
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an abnormal thing or event.
noun
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an abnormal feature, event, etc
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a physical malformation; deformity
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deviation from the typical or usual; irregularity
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Taken together, the researchers say these findings suggest that this metabolic abnormality may actively contribute to Alzheimer's disease rather than simply occur as a consequence of it.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
It will facilitate the development of bespoke therapies that target a specific problem, such as a genetic abnormality, that causes severely debilitating or life-threatening diseases.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
“There is an abnormality with this trial and how the competitor product has done, it’s neither in their label or their own trials.”
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026
Follow-ups discovered a heart abnormality, with King having surgery on Tuesday to "successfully" treat the issue, said Angel City.
From BBC • May 14, 2025
I had zero intention of getting into “normal” with that abnormality.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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