Abnormal
Definition
Deviating from the norm, from the rule, or from the operating state considered usual, natural, or healthy; presenting a structural, physiological, or behavioral anomaly. In a statistical context, the term defines a value or manifestation situated outside the accepted limits of standard variation within an analyzed population, often indicating an underlying pathology or dysfunction.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Abnormal
- Anomalous
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective and regular adverb with standard morphological plural adjustments. |
| Formation | Neoclassical borrowing via French, structurally combining the privative 'an-' + Latin 'normalis'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.nor.ˈmal] |
| Source | Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Medicul a observat un ritm cardiac anormal în timpul examenului electrocardiografic de rutină.
EN: The doctor noticed an abnormal heart rhythm during the routine electrocardiographic examination.
RO: Acest tip de comportament anormal manifestat la școală necesită evaluarea unui psiholog clinician.
EN: This type of abnormal behavior displayed at school requires evaluation by a clinical psychologist.
RO: Analiza de laborator a arătat un nivel anormal de mare al enzimelor hepatice în probele de sânge.
EN: The laboratory analysis showed an abnormally high level of liver enzymes in the blood samples.
Idioms & Phrases
Comportament anormal / Abnormal behavior
RO: Model de conduită psihică deviată ce perturbă adaptarea socială și funcționarea zilnică a individului.
EN: A deviated pattern of psychological conduct that disrupts social adaptation and daily functioning of the individual.
Parametru anormal / Abnormal parameter
RO: Valoare biologică sau clinică ce depășește intervalul de referință fiziologic standard stabilit în laboratoare.
EN: A biological or clinical value that exceeds the standard physiological reference interval established in laboratories.
Nivel anormal / Abnormal level
RO: Concentrație substanțial modificată a unei substanțe chimice în organism, indicând un dezechilibru metabolic.
EN: A substantially altered concentration of a chemical substance in the body, indicating a metabolic imbalance.
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