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| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. [1/3 definitions] |
| astigmatism |
an irregularity in the curvature of a lens, including that of the eye, that prevents rays of light from meeting in a single focal point, resulting in an indistinct or distorted image. [1/2 definitions] |
| bias |
an irregularity or distortion, as in a ball, causing deviation from the intended path. [1/8 definitions] |
| disorder |
a malfunction or irregularity, esp. of physical or mental processes. [1/5 definitions] |
| even |
to cause to be level, flat, smooth, or without irregularity. [1/17 definitions] |
| exact |
admitting of no irregularity; undeviating. [1/4 definitions] |
| murmur |
an irregularity in the heartbeat, caused by incomplete closure of heart valves; heart murmur. [1/6 definitions] |
| neuropathy |
any disease or irregularity of the nervous system. |
| nevus |
a congenital irregularity of the skin, such as a mole or birthmark. |
| rumple |
a wrinkle or other irregularity in a smooth surface, as of a bedsheet. [1/4 definitions] |
| slub |
a nubby irregularity in yarn that either is an imperfection or is purposely set. [1/3 definitions] |
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