dysplasia

noun

dys·pla·sia | \ dis-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə

Definition of dysplasia

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

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Getty ImagesAxelle/Bauer-Griffin Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland has been refreshingly candid about her lifelong chronic illness (kidney dysplasia), as well as the support she's gotten from her family, friends, and boyfriend Wells Adams. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "Sarah Hyland Bravely Opens Up About Thoughts of Suicide," 11 Jan. 2019 Excessive heel wearing could possibly explain my foot issues, and a post-surgery diagnosis of hip dysplasia, which is when the hip socket doesn't cover the ball of the upper thigh bone all the way, later explained my hip injury. — Alyssa Clough, SELF, "How Not to Be a Jerk to Someone Battling an Injury," 13 Aug. 2018 Hyland, 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, Allure, "Sarah Hyland Put Her "Scars on Display" in This Bikini Selfie," 9 July 2018 The 27-year-old underwent a kidney transplant from her father back in 2012 due to her ongoing battle with kidney dysplasia. — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, "Sarah Hyland Went Braless in a Yellow Dress," 2 Oct. 2018 Hyland has a history of health issues, including kidney dysplasia, which required a kidney transplant in 2012. — Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, "Sarah Hyland Shows Off Surgery Scars in Fourth of July Bikini Snap: '#scarsondisplay'," 5 July 2018 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

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