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What does abnormality mean?

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Noun
  1. The state or quality of being abnormal; variation; irregularity. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
  2. Something abnormal; an aberration; an abnormal occurrence or feature. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
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One reason why this is so, might be that our definitions of abnormality are predicated on definitions of normality.
Then, of course, there are the late abortions requested on the grounds of foetal abnormality and the prospect of severe handicap.
The multiplication is either triggered by genetic abnormality or external factors.
Tests showed no signs of illness or abnormality and there was no evidence of illegal drugs in the 52-year-old man's system.
And finally, there is the jewel in the crown of this dynasty of abnormality, David's sister, Amy.
Reports from British clinics suggest two or three cases a week relate to foetal abnormality.

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