SINCE 1828
misdevelopment
noun
mis·de·vel·op·ment
| \ ˌmis-di-ˈve-ləp-mənt
, -dē-\
, -dē-\
plural misdevelopments
Definition of misdevelopment
: the act, process, or result of developing in an incorrect or misdirected manner : improper development
misdevelopment of the reproductive tract
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