dysplasia

(dis plāz̸hə, -z̸hē ə, -zē ə)

noun

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

Origin: ModL: see dys- & -plasia

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See dysplasia in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Abnormal development or growth of tissues, organs, or cells.

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  • dys·plasˈtic (-plăsˈtĭk) adjective

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