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

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

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

From BBC

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

From BBC