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hypoplasia

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hy·po·pla·sia  (hp-plzh, -zh-)
n.
Incomplete or arrested development of an organ or a part.
hypo·plastic (-plstk) adj.
hypoplasia [ˌhaɪpəʊˈplæzɪə], hypoplasty [ˈhaɪpəʊˌplæstɪ]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol incomplete development of an organ or part
hypoplastic  [ˌhaɪpəʊˈplæstɪk] adj
hypoplasia
a condition in which tissue or an organ of the body fails to grow to normal size. Cf. hypertrophy. — hypoplastic, adj.
See also: Size
a condition in which tissue or an organ of the body fails to grow to normal size. Cf. hypertrophy. — hypoplastic, adj.
See also: Body, Human
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hypoplasia - underdevelopment of an organ because of a decrease in the number of cells
dysplasia - abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth
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