abnormality
nounOPAL W
/ˌæbnɔːˈmæləti/
/ˌæbnɔːrˈmæləti/
[countable, uncountable] (plural abnormalities)
- a feature or characteristic in a person’s body or behaviour that is not usual and may be harmful or cause illness or worry; the fact of having such a feature or characteristic
- abnormalities of the heart
- congenital/fetal abnormality
Extra ExamplesTopics Illnessc2- She has some sort of abnormality of the womb.
- Some genetic mutations can cause abnormalities in the child.