abnormality
UK [ˌæb.nɔ:'mæl.ə.ti] US [-nɔ:r'mæl.ə.tˌi] noun countable or uncountable
■something abnormal, usually in the body （通常指身体的）反常，异常，变态，紊乱•genetic/congenital abnormalities遗传变异／先天畸形 •An increasing number of tests are available for detecting foetal abnormalities.检测胎儿畸形的方法越来越多。 •The X-rays showed some slight abnormality.X光检查显示有轻度畸形。 |