hypoplasia
/hɪˈpɒpləsiə/Definitions
1. noun
a condition where an organ or tissue fails to develop properly during fetal development or early childhood
“The doctor diagnosed the baby with bilateral renal hypoplasia, a rare condition affecting kidney development.”
2. noun
a developmental disorder of the brain, often associated with a small brain size
“The patient’s MRI scan showed signs of cerebral hypoplasia, a rare condition affecting brain development.”