dysplasia

[dis-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh]

noun

Pathology.

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

dysplasia

/ dɪsˈplæstɪk, dɪsˈpleɪzɪə /

noun

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

dysplasia

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

Other Word Forms

• dysplastic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dysplasia¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dysplasia¹

C20: New Latin, from _dys- + -plasia, from Greek plasis a moulding

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.

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

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

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Tests revealed their baby had Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia - a genetic condition so rare that no one could predict how it would shape his life.

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Jim was diagnosed with Stage 2 severe dysplasia on the floor of his mouth and had laser treatment to eliminate it.

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