dysplasia

noun dys·pla·sia \ dis-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə \

|Updated on: 14 Jul 2018

Definition of dysplasia

: abnormal growth or development (as of organs or cells); broadly : abnormal anatomical structure due to such growth

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dysplastic

play \-ˈplas-tik\ adjective

Recent Examples of dysplasia from the Web

Sarah, who had a kidney transplant in 2012, has been open about her medical history, including experiencing kidney dysplasia and dealing with hair loss as a result of medication.

— de elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Sarah Hyland Put Her "Scars on Display" in a Bikini," 7 July 2018
Hyland, who has suffered from kidney dysplasia since birth, underwent the procedure and received a kidney from her father to combat her battle with the condition which causes abnormal development of the kidneys.

— julius young, Fox News, "'Modern Family' star Sarah Hyland shows off kidney transplant scars in bikini selfie," 6 July 2018
Froehlich's vet diagnosed the puppies with severe hip issues, known as dysplasia, causing osteoarthritis and likely pain, medical records show.

— rebekah l. sanders, azcentral, "Arizona U-Haul billionaire dumps 7 sick rottweilers on dog rescue in Gilbert," 26 June 2018
Photo: Sarah Hyland/Instagram The XOXO actress has long been open about her health struggles, which include a battle with kidney dysplasia.

— refinery29.com, "Sarah Hyland Shares "Painful" Photo From The Hospital," 22 June 2018
In town to visit physicians concerning reconstructive surgery for his hip dysplasia, Hunter Gillett was allowed on the field as the Diamondbacks took batting practice.

— mark inabinett, AL.com, "Alex Avila ends slump after letting youngster pick out his bat," 25 Apr. 2018
For instance, patients with cranioectodermal dysplasia can have elongated skulls with prominent ridges.

— NBC News, "Weird little Atacama skeleton was just a diseased fetus," 22 Mar. 2018
Kranig has undergone more than 30 surgeries for his rare condition: ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia, which affects his limbs and eyesight.

— jr radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Globetrotter pays heartwarming visit to 10-year-old Wisconsin boy with rare disease," 21 Mar. 2018
Back when the couple lived in San Francisco, the birth of their second daughter, Nessie, posed challenges: Born with hip dysplasia, Nessie underwent surgery in the first weeks of her life.

— maureen o'connor, The Cut, "Nanny Murder Trial: A Father Describes the Day His Children Died," 13 Mar. 2018

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