hypoplasia

noun

hy·po·pla·sia | \ˌhī-pō-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə

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Definition of hypoplasia

: a condition of arrested development in which an organ or part remains below the normal size or in an immature state

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Serenity was born with a rare condition called optic nerve hypoplasia. — John Otis, New York Times, "Stepping Out of the Ring While Rolling With the Punches," 18 Jan. 2017

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hypoplasia

noun

hy·po·pla·sia | \-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə

\

Medical Definition of hypoplasia

: a condition of arrested development in which an organ or part remains below the normal size or in an immature state

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