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| anomaly |
an act or instance of differing from the usual pattern, form, or type; peculiarity; abnormality. [1/2 definitions] |
| arrhythmia |
any abnormality in the rhythm or strength of the heartbeat. |
| freak1 |
something exhibiting aberration or abnormality, esp. a human or animal with some extraordinary physical defect or malformation. [1/4 definitions] |
| morbid |
in an unhealthy, gloomy mental state; preoccupied with sickness, abnormality, or death. [1/3 definitions] |
| pathology |
a physical or mental abnormality that is caused by disease or disorder. [1/2 definitions] |
| strabismus |
an abnormality in which the eye or eyes turn inward, preventing proper focusing; cross-eye; squint. |
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