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Meaning of HYPOPLASIA

Pronunciation:  `hIpu'pleyzhu

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  underdevelopment of an organ because of a decrease in the number of cells
 

HYPOPLASIA is a 10 letter word that starts with H.

 

 See Also: dysplasia

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: Decreased growth (of a tissue or organ).
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. A medical condition where an organ or tissue has less than the normal amount of cells that it needs to fully develop. Such an organ or tissue is smaller in size than normal.
  2. Destruction of part of an organ or tissue which results in its becoming atrophied.
  3. Any plant disease which results in lower than normal numbers of cells being produced, so that the plant is unable to fully develop its organs and/or tissues.
 

 

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