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dysplasia
[ dis-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]
noun
, Pathology.
- abnormal growth or development of cells, tissue, bone, or an organ.
dysplasia
/ dɪsˈplæstɪk; dɪsˈpleɪzɪə /
noun
- abnormal development of an organ or part of the body, including congenital absence
dysplasia
/ dĭs-plā′zhə /
- Abnormal development or growth of tissues, organs, or cells.
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Derived Forms
- dysplastic, adjective
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Other Words From
- dys·plas·tic [dis-, plas, -tik], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dysplasia1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dysplasia1
C20: New Latin, from dys- + -plasia, from Greek plasis a moulding
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Example Sentences
She also has fibromuscular dysplasia, a rare blood vessel condition.
From Axios
That’s already happening with one condition, an often untreatable form of epilepsy known as focal cortical dysplasia.
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