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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“Misdevelopment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misdevelopment. Accessed 22 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of misdevelopment was in 1841
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