dysplasia

American  

[dis-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh] / dɪsˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə /

noun

Pathology.

1. abnormal growth or development of cells, tissue, bone, or an organ.

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dysplasia British  

/ dɪsˈplæstɪk, dɪsˈpleɪzɪə /

noun

1. abnormal development of an organ or part of the body, including congenital absence

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dysplasia Scientific  

/ dĭs-plā′zhə /

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

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• dysplastic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of dysplasia

First recorded in 1930–35; dys- + -plasia

Example Sentences

She said Reggie was born with a number of health complications, including oesophageal atresia and skeletal dysplasia, meaning he will have to have both legs amputated.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

Brain abnormalities called focal cortical dysplasia are a common cause of epilepsy, especially when medication cannot control seizures.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2025

Achondroplasia is the most common form of skeletal dysplasia or dwarfism, affecting around one in 20,000 babies in Australia.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

But after a routine ultrasound 13 weeks into pregnancy, she learned that the baby had severe skeletal dysplasia - a condition affecting bone and cartilage growth.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2023

But after a routine ultrasound 13 weeks into pregnancy, she learned that the baby had severe skeletal dysplasia – a condition affecting bone and cartilage growth.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2023