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abnormal

[ab-nawr-muhl] / æbˈnɔr məl /


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For the past five years, Sweet and fellow graduate student Mat Bloomfield have worked with cell biologist Daniela Cimini to investigate cells carrying abnormal numbers of chromosomes, a common characteristic of cancer.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

Occasionally, however, something goes wrong during division, leaving cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

The approach, known as genicular artery embolization, aims to interrupt the inflammation and abnormal blood vessel growth that contribute to chronic knee pain.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

Instead of focusing directly on damaged cartilage, it targets the abnormal blood vessels that develop around an inflamed joint.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

“What does abnormal mean?” he asked, a question that did not need or want an answer, and then went back to trimming the plants.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie


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