hypoplasia

noun hy·po·pla·sia \-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə\

Definition of HYPOPLASIA

: a condition of arrested development in which an organ or part remains below the normal size or in an immature state

— hy·po·plas·tic \-ˈplas-tik\ adjective

New Latin

First Known Use: 1889

Medical Dictionary

noun hy·po·pla·sia \-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə\

: a condition of arrested development in which an organ or part remains below the normal size or in an immature state

—hy·po·plas·tic \-ˈplas-tik\ adjective

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