normal

normal definition - medical

nor·mal (nôrˈməl)

adjective
  1. Conforming with, adhering to, or constituting a norm, standard, pattern, level, or type; typical.
  2. Functioning or occurring in a natural way; lacking observable abnormalities or deficiencies.
  3. Occurring naturally and not because of disease, inoculation, or any experimental treatment. Used of immunity.
  4. Of, relating to, or being a solution having one gram equivalent weight of solute per liter of solution.
  5. Of, relating to, or being an aliphatic hydrocarbon having a straight and unbranched chain of carbon atoms.
  6. Of, relating to, or characterized by average intelligence or development.
noun
The usual or the expected state, form, amount, or degree.

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