hypoplastic

American  

[hahy-puh-plas-tik] / ˌhaɪ pəˈplæs tɪk /

adjective

Pathology.

1. abnormally lacking some cells or structural elements.

   He was diagnosed in utero with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, in which the heart’s left ventricle is severely underdeveloped.

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Etymology

Origin of hypoplastic

First recorded in 1845–50; hypo- ( def. ) + -plastic ( def. )

Example Sentences

The disorder, known as hypoplastic left heart syndrome, comprises less than 4 percent of congenital heart defects.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2024

But everything changed when a routine ultrasound showed that one of the twins, William, had hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a severe congenital condition in which the left side of the heart is underdeveloped.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2023

Lee was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which is a birth defect that affects normal blow flow through the heart.

From Fox News • Feb. 6, 2022

At the time, one of her and Ivey’s infant twin sons died of a rare birth defect, hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2016

Jessica has hypoplastic left heart syndrome which effectively means only half her heart is working.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2015