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dysplasia Definition

dys·pla·sia (dis plā′z̸hə, -z̸hē ə, -zē ə)

noun

a disordered growth or faulty development of various tissues or body parts

Etymology: ModL: see dys- & -plasia

dysplasia Related Forms

dys·plas′·tic (-plas′tik) adjective

dysplasia Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • develop: German Shepherd Dog puppies kept confined during growth developed less severe hip dysplasia than their littermates which were allowed to exercise vigorously.
  • include: There is good evidence that too high calcium intake may results in skeletal developmental problems, which may include hip dysplasia.
  • have: At least 40 were shown during that period to have low grade dysplasia.
  • call: CIN, also called cervical dysplasia, is a condition that can lead to cervical cancer.
  • treat: Argon beaming is a viable technique for treating oesophageal dysplasia since it only destroys a depth of 2mm into the mucosa.
  • define: Define dysplasia & its microscopic features. define metaplasia with a few examples.

Adjective modifier

  • ectodermal: The devastating effect of ectodermal dysplasias on the skin Do you take your teeth for granted?
  • osteofibrous: We fully acknowledge that the traditional treatment of osteofibrous dysplasia has been a conservative approach.
  • bronchopulmonary: It was also suggested that bronchopulmonary dysplasia be added to the list of chronic respiratory diseases.
  • high-grade: From 1992 to 1997, one case of high-grade dysplasia was detected ( N = 96, 1 % ).
  • cortical: Focal cortical dysplasia may result in refractory partial seizures.
  • fibrous: Doctors misdiagnosed him with fibrous dysplasia - a benign condition characterized by areas of abnormal growth.

Modifies a noun

syndrome: Does GH therapy influence final height in skeletal dysplasia syndromes?

Noun used with modifier

  • hip: There are a number of symptoms of hip dysplasia.
  • elbow: The cause of elbow dysplasia is not fully understood.
  • grade: People with Barrett's esophagus may have low grade or high grade dysplasia.
  • bone: There are a number of complications associated with the bone dysplasias, which can affect different body functions.

Preposition: in

breed: This is done under general anesthesia and is usually done for conditions that need continual stimulation e.g. hip dysplasia in larger dog breeds.

Preposition: of

hip: Is secondary radiological follow-up of infants with a family history of developmental dysplasia of the hip necessary?