a condition of decreased or arrested growth of an undeveloped organ or tissue of the body
Origin of hypoplasia
Modern Latin from hypo- + -plasiahypoplasia
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hypoplasia
noun
Incomplete or arrested development of an organ or a part.
Related Forms:
- hy′po·plas′tic
adjective
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Noun
(countable and uncountable, plural hypoplasias)
- underdevelopment or incomplete development of a tissue or organ, especially when caused by an inadequate or below-normal number of cells
Origin
hypo- + -plasia
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hypoplasia - Medical Definition
n.
Incomplete or arrested development of an organ or a part.
Related Forms:
- hy′po·plas′tic (-plăs′tĭk)
adj.
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