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.”

Synonyms

  • dysplasia
  • underdevelopment

Antonyms

  • hyperplasia
  • hypertrophy