Definition of dysplasia Dysplasia
/dɪsplejˈʒʌ/ - [displeyshu] - dys•pla•si•a
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What does dysplasia mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: dysplasias |
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| dysplasia - abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth | ||
| abnormalcy, abnormality behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality | ||
| aplasia failure of some tissue or organ to develop | ||
| fibrous dysplasia of bone a disturbance in which bone that is undergoing lysis is replaced by an abnormal proliferation of fibrous tissue resulting in bone lesions or skin lesions | ||
| hypertrophy abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ | ||
| hyperplasia abnormal increase in number of cells | ||
| hypoplasia underdevelopment of an organ because of a decrease in the number of cells | ||
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Wiktionary 
- dysplasia (Noun)
Abnormal development of cells or tissue, often a precancerous stage of growth.
Part of speech
🔤- dysplasia, noun, singular of dysplasias.
