-plasia

1. a combining form with the meaning “growth, cellular multiplication,” of the kind specified by the initial element:

   hypoplasia.

-plasia

combining form

1. indicating growth, development, or change

   hypoplasia

Word History and Origins

Origin of -plasia¹

< New Latin < Greek plás ( is ) a molding + -ia -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of -plasia¹

from New Latin, from Greek plasis a moulding, from plassein to mould