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  

/ 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

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dysplasia

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

From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2025

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 ● Dec. 13, 2025

These include cancers of the lymph nodes, bones, blood vessels or mast cell tumors for some breeds; and joint disorders such as hip or elbow dysplasia, or cranial cruciate ligament tears.

From Science Daily ● May 28, 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

For example, large-breed dogs like golden and Labrador retrievers are prone to hip dysplasia, a deformity of the hip joint.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2023