hypoplasia
[ hahy-puh-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]
/ ˌhaɪ pəˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə /
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/.
OTHER WORDS FROM hypoplasia
hy·po·plas·tic, adjectiveWords nearby hypoplasia
hypophysis, hypophysitis, hypopiesis, hypopigmentation, hypopituitarism, hypoplasia, hypoplastic anemia, hypoploid, hypopnea, hypopnoea, hypoposia
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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), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for hypoplasia
hypoplasia
[ hī′pō-plā′zhə ]
n.
Incomplete or arrested development of an organ or part.
Atrophy due to destruction of some of the elements of a tissue or organ.
Other words from hypoplasia
hy′po•plas′tic (-plăs′tĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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