Definition: Abnormality is a term used in medical terminology to describe an abnormal condition or abnormal response to a stimulus. It refers to any deviation from normal function, physiology, or behavior that does not meet the criteria for normal function, including but not limited to diseases and disorders. A normal response to stimuli indicates that a person's body is responding normally to the stimuli given to it. The term 'abnormality' typically refers to a condition where the response to the stimulus deviates from normal, without being considered a medical disorder or disease itself. Examples of abnormal conditions include: 1. Hypertension (high blood pressure): This can be caused by a variety of factors such as genetics, diet, physical activity, and lifestyle choices. 2. Diabetes: It is a group of chronic diseases that affect the body's ability to produce insulin, which helps cells use glucose from food for energy instead of stores of fat or sugar. 3. Asthma (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease): This condition involves inflammation in the airways leading to coughing and shortness of breath. Definition: Abnormality refers to any deviation from normal function, physiology, or behavior that does not meet the criteria for normal function, including diseases and disorders.

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