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dysplasia
[ dis-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]
/ dɪsˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə /
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noun Pathology.
abnormal growth or development of cells, tissue, bone, or an organ.
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OTHER WORDS FROM dysplasia
dys·plas·tic [dis-plas-tik], /dɪsˈplæs tɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby dysplasia
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How to use dysplasia in a sentence
That’s already happening with one condition, an often untreatable form of epilepsy known as focal cortical dysplasia.
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British Dictionary definitions for dysplasia
dysplasia
/ (dɪsˈpleɪzɪə) /
noun
abnormal development of an organ or part of the body, including congenital absence
Derived forms of dysplasia
dysplastic (dɪsˈplæstɪk), adjectiveWord Origin for dysplasia
C20: New Latin, from dys- + -plasia, from Greek plasis a moulding
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Medical definitions for dysplasia
dysplasia
[ dĭs-plā′zhə ]
n.
Abnormal development or growth of tissues, organs, or cells.
Other words from dysplasia
dys•plas′tic (-plăs′tĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for dysplasia
dysplasia
[ dĭs-plā′zhə ]
Abnormal development or growth of tissues, organs, or cells.
Other words from dysplasia
dysplastic adjectiveThe American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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