misdevelopment
noun
mis·de·vel·op·ment
ˌmis-di-ˈve-ləp-mənt 
-dē-
plural misdevelopments
: 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 11 Jul. 2025.
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