dysplasia
noun
dys·pla·sia
dis-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə 
: abnormal growth or development (as of organs or cells)
broadly
: abnormal anatomical structure due to such growth
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The actress was diagnosed with kidney dysplasia as a child and has undergone two kidney transplants.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
During this medical procedure, a doctor, usually a gastroenterologist (a doctor specialized in digestive issues) or surgeon, destroys irregular tissue that may be cancerous or dysplasia (precancerous) from your esophagus.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Accident and illness plans add coverage for diseases like cancer and diabetes and hereditary conditions like hip dysplasia and glaucoma.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
During a Pap smear, cells are gently scraped from the cervix and examined under a microscope to check for signs of dysplasia, which can result from HPV infection.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
During this medical procedure, a doctor, usually a gastroenterologist (a doctor specialized in digestive issues) or surgeon, destroys irregular tissue that may be cancerous or dysplasia (precancerous) from your esophagus.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Accident and illness plans add coverage for diseases like cancer and diabetes and hereditary conditions like hip dysplasia and glaucoma.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
During a Pap smear, cells are gently scraped from the cervix and examined under a microscope to check for signs of dysplasia, which can result from HPV infection.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Dysplasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dysplasia. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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dysplasia
noun
dys·pla·sia
dis-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə
1
: variation in somatotype (as in degree of ectomorphy, endomorphy, or mesomorphy) from one part of a human body to another
2
: abnormal growth or development (as of organs or cells)
broadly
: abnormal anatomic structure due to such growth
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