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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

Schlossberg's subtype of leukaemia - a chromosomal abnormality formerly called Inversion 3 - is even rarer, affecting only 1% to 2% of people with acute myeloid leukaemia.

From BBC Nov. 24, 2025

I had zero intention of getting into “normal” with that abnormality.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

Experts later determined she suffered from severe anemia; blood clots in both wings and one kidney; liver and lung abnormalities; and inadequate bone marrow response.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

As the zebrafish grew older, they developed spinal abnormalities that closely resembled disc disease in people.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

No immediate abnormalities were recorded at nuclear power plants, the Nuclear Regulation Authority said.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

The absence of specific results should be seen as confirmation that no clinically meaningful abnormalities were identified, the White House statement said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

This is so new a field of study that as yet scientists have been more concerned with identifying the chromosome abnormalities associated with disease and defective development than with speculating about the causes.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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