structural abnormality

collocation in English

meaningsofstructuralandabnormality

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structural
adjective
uk
/ˈstrʌk.tʃər.əl/
us
/ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ.əl/
relating to the way in which parts of a system or object ...
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abnormality
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌæb.nɔːˈmæl.ə.ti/
us
/ˌæb.nɔːrˈmæl.ə.t̬i/
something abnormal, usually in ...
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(Definition ofstructuralandabnormalityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Theoretically, however, given that there is plasticity, the fact that there isstructuralabnormality does not in itself predict functional abnormality.
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For many women, the chance of diagnosis of a seriousstructuralabnormalityat this early gestation is invaluable.
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The presence of astructuralabnormalityin the hippocampus implies a memory deficit.
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Pulsion diverticula (epiphrenic diverticula) in the midoesophagus are associated with abnormal motor activity or astructuralabnormalityand may occasionally cause dysphagia.
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In groups 4 and 5 thestructuralabnormalitywas diagnosed by electron microscopic analysis.
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By collecting abnormal haemoglobins discovered throughout the world, he opened up ' molecular pathology ', relating astructuralabnormalityto disease.
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If there is astructuralabnormality, then chromosome studies should be carried out on other members of the family.
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There is markedstructuralabnormalityand soft tissue oedema is present.
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However, compaction and expansion took place without any detectablestructuralabnormality.
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The perforation rate of a pneumatic dilatation is 2-5%, a risk that increases in elderly people and those with astructuralabnormalityof the oesophagus.
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This is due to the increased flow of blood through the pulmonic valve rather than anystructuralabnormalityof the valve leaflets.
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It can be from an atypical number of chromosomes or astructuralabnormalityin one or more chromosomes.
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It is caused by hair follicles that are misfunctioning due tostructuralabnormality.
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To be noticeable, 50% of hairs must be affected by thestructuralabnormality.
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Pericardial effusion usually results from a disturbed equilibrium between the production and re-absorption of pericardial fluid, or from astructuralabnormalitythat allows fluid to enter the pericardial cavity.
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Used to detect structural abnormalities and changes in volume of brain tissue.
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Recent research has identified astructuralabnormalityin the brains of those with narcissistic personality disorder, specifically noting less volume of gray matter in the left anterior insula.
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Many studies have also shown that it is also associated with a wide variety of genetic syndromes and structural abnormalities.
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