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Abnormality

British pronunciation/ɐbnɔːmˈælɪti/
American pronunciation/ˌæbnɔɹˈmæɫəti/
Abnormality
[NOUN]
1

‌an unusual feature in someone's body or behavior that may be harmful, caused by duplication or deletion of a single gene

synonyms : abnormalcy
antonyms : normality
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2

behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality

synonyms : irregularity
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3

marked strangeness as a consequence of being abnormal

synonyms : freakishness
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4

retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence

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Examples
1The doctor will test your blood to check for any abnormalities.
2The main features of CCD include abnormalities of the skull and collarbone, along with dental abnormalities.
3Psychopaths have abnormalities in the brain.
4The shape of the lens had some abnormalities.
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