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hypoplasia definition

hypo·pla·sia (hī′pō plā′z̸hə)

noun

a condition of decreased or arrested growth of an undeveloped organ or tissue of the body

Etymology: ModL < hypo- + -plasia

Related Forms:

  • hypoplastic hy′·po·plas′·tic (-plas′tik) adjective

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