Associations to the word «Hypoplasia»

Wiktionary

HYPOPLASIA, noun. Underdevelopment or incomplete development of a tissue or organ, especially when caused by an inadequate or below-normal number of cells

Dictionary definition

HYPOPLASIA, noun. Underdevelopment of an organ because of a decrease in the number of cells.

Wise words

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