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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

Jackson continued her video by explaining she has no intentions to go under the knife to address the abnormality.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 11, 2025

When he developed ventricular fibrillation, a heart rhythm abnormality that can be fatal within minutes, the problem was quickly fixed.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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

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

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

The indictment cites one student athlete whose test Finkelstein signed off as normal, despite indications of potential heart abnormalities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

The mice developed normally and showed no obvious early abnormalities.

From Science Daily Jun. 21, 2026

Working with mustard gas, they found that this chemical produces permanent chromosome abnormalities that cannot be distinguished from those induced by radiation.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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