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hypoplasia

[ hahy-puh-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]
/ ˌhaɪ pəˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə /
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noun
Pathology. abnormal deficiency of cells or structural elements.
(in plants) inability to mature properly owing to a disease or inadequate supply of nutrients.
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Also hy·po·plas·ty [hahy-puh-plas-tee]. /ˈhaɪ pəˌplæs ti/.

Origin of hypoplasia

First recorded in 1895–1900; hypo- + -plasia

OTHER WORDS FROM hypoplasia

hy·po·plas·tic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for hypoplasia

hypoplasia

hypoplasty (ˈhaɪpəʊˌplæstɪ)

/ (ˌhaɪpəʊˈplæzɪə) /

noun
pathol incomplete development of an organ or part

Derived forms of hypoplasia

hypoplastic (ˌhaɪpəʊˈplæstɪk), adjective
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