ateliosis

/ætɪloʊˈsiːsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or absent development of a tissue or organ

“The doctor noted that the patient’s ateliosis of the kidney was a contributing factor to the organ’s failure.”

Synonyms

  • aplasia
  • hypoplasia

Antonyms

  • hyperplasia
  • hypertrophy