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abnormality

[ab-nawr-mal-i-tee] / ˌæb nɔrˈmæl ɪ ti /


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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

Whether that contributed to a chronic back condition is hard to say; one doctor called it an abnormality from birth.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 23, 2025

At school, Broughton-Smith had found out, he had said, 'Kingshaw lives in a private hotel!’ and they had all stared at him, it had been an abnormality unknown to any of them.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill

Last month, the DMV sent letters to around 11,000 drivers who had passed the written test informing them that abnormalities were detected in their results.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Growing evidence suggests male infertility can be a marker of wider health problems from obesity to smoking or hormonal abnormalities, according to Prof Alnajjar, who also speaks for the British Association of Urological Surgeons.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

The mice developed normally and showed no obvious early abnormalities.

From Science Daily Jun. 21, 2026

They added that the crew had passed pre-flight health checks, and that there were "no abnormalities" observed in radio communications and air traffic control before the incident.

From Barron's May 8, 2026

An immense amount of work on the subject of chromosome abnormalities is being done by workers in many countries.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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