abnormalities

noun

plural of abnormality
1
as in anomalies
a person, thing, or event that is far from normal the abnormalities in the tree's leaves are caused by disease

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2
as in exceptions
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected let the vet know if you notice any abnormalities in your pet's behavior

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Recent Examples of abnormalities Compared to younger women, older moms are at higher risk of complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placental abnormalities, miscarriage chromosomal conditions and cesarean delivery. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 July 2026 For instance, cloning is an imperfect science and can often create offspring with genetic abnormalities. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 The goal is to detect early signs of diseases such as cancer, heart disease and other abnormalities. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 That can lead to abnormalities in the heart and blood vessels that later result in a tear or dissection in the aorta. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026 The testing may identify certain abnormalities before symptoms emerge. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 Falat said that patients suffering from heat stroke have a core body temperature of 40 degrees Celsius — more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit — or higher, and are showing signs neurological abnormalities like confusion or unresponsiveness. — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026 Researchers have also identified abnormalities in the immune system that may contribute to the disease. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026 More effective is preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A), a diagnostic screening that checks embryos for chromosomal abnormalities. — Edna Bonhomme, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormalities
  1. anomalies
  2. exceptions
  3. mutations
Noun
  • TFMs, however, are built to properly process numeric and textual data within rows and columns, identify crucial patterns, and manage common data issues like missing values or anomalies.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This feature can also analyze spending patterns, notify customers of anomalies, and recommend areas where customers can save more.
    — Catherine Collins, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Definition of anomalies
Noun
  • The notable exceptions are the athletes themselves, who until 2021 got little more than scholarships, even though their talent and work are at the center of the whole enterprise.
    — Brennan Berg, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There are some exceptions, like the MLB's partnership with Capital One.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of exceptions
Noun
  • Blended genome exome sequencing captures the same broad range of information as deep whole-genome sequencing, including rare protein-changing mutations, common variants and structural rearrangements.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The study argues that mutations in the DLL3 protein, which is vital during early body development, could be the root of short spine syndrome.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Definition of mutations

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