Hypoplasia definition
Incomplete or arrested development of an organ or a part.
noun
A condition of decreased or arrested growth of an undeveloped organ or tissue of the body.
noun
Incomplete or arrested development of an organ or a part.
noun
Underdevelopment or incomplete development of a tissue or organ, especially when caused by an inadequate or below-normal number of cells.
noun
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
hypoplasia
Plural:
hypoplasiasOrigin of hypoplasia
- hypo- + -plasia
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