abnormalitynoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌæb.nɔːˈmæl.ə.ti/us/ˌæb.nɔːrˈmæl.ə.t̬i/something abnormal, usually in the body:
genetic/congenital abnormalities
An increasing number of tests are available for detecting foetal abnormalities.
The X-rays showed some slight abnormality.
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