dysplastic

/dɪsˈplæstɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characterized by dysplasia, especially in medical contexts.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a dysplastic growth on her lung.”

2. noun

A condition or instance of dysplasia, especially in medical contexts.

“The patient’s dysplastic cells were removed through surgery.”

3. noun

A cell or tissue that is abnormal in structure or function due to dysplasia.

“The biopsy revealed the presence of dysplastic cells in the patient’s tumor.”

Synonyms

  • abnormal
  • deviant
  • unusual

Antonyms

  • normal
  • typical