1. plural of abnormal; people or things that deviate from what is typical, expected, or considered normal
Usage: often used in medical, psychological, or scientific contexts; can be considered dated or clinical when referring to people; modern usage prefers person-first or identity-first language

Examples

• The lab technician identified several abnormals in the blood test results.
• The study compared abnormals and controls to understand the disease.
• Statistical analysis revealed abnormals in the data set that required further investigation.
• The radiologist flagged abnormals on the imaging scans for the doctor's review.
• Researchers documented abnormals in behavior across the test group.