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ab·nor·mal·ity [ˌæbnɔ:ˈmæləti, Am -nɔ:rˈmælət̬i] N

1. abnormality MED (anomaly):

abnormality
Anomalie f <-, -li̱·en>
abnormality of heart rhythm
Unregelmäßigkeit f <-, -en>
the X-rays showed no abnormalities
die Röntgenaufnahmen zeigten keine Auffälligkeiten
fetal [or Brit also foetal]abnormality
fetale Missbildung

2. abnormality no pl (unusualness):

abnormality
Abnormität f <-, -en>
abnormality of a situation
Außergewöhnlichkeit f <->
abnormality of sb's behaviour [or Am behavior]
Verhaltensstörung f <-, -en>