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

Zarwa, from London, has geleophysic dysplasia, a rare type of dwarfism that affects just over 30 people worldwide.

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

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 Seattle Times ● Dec. 19, 2023

Mr Price also has Prader-Willi syndrome, septo-optic dysplasia and a learning disability.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2023