Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hypoplasia
Noun
/ˌhaɪ.poʊˈpleɪ.zi.ə/
Definition
Hypoplasia refers to the underdevelopment or incomplete development of a tissue or organ.
Examples
- Dental hypoplasia can lead to weaker tooth enamel.
- The child was diagnosed with pulmonary hypoplasia, affecting their breathing ability.
- Her doctor explained that the condition was caused by hypoplasia of the kidney.
Meaning
It indicates that a particular part of the body has not grown to its normal size due to insufficient cellular proliferation.
Synonyms
- Underdevelopment
- Incomplete development
- Hypotrophy
