maldevelopment

noun

mal·​de·​vel·​op·​ment ˌmal-di-ˈvel-əp-mənt How to pronounce maldevelopment (audio)
: abnormal growth or development : dysplasia

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“Maldevelopment.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/maldevelopment. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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