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

• dysplastic adjective

Etymology

Origin of dysplasia

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

Example Sentences

Kim Black says she was "absolutely frozen" by her fear of hospitals after being diagnosed with hip dysplasia aged four.

From BBC

Zarwa underwent surgery to replace her heart valve, and after being repeatedly admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties and chest infections, doctors eventually identified the underlying cause as geleophysic dysplasia.

From BBC

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

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

From BBC

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

From Science Daily