dysplasia
noun
dys·pla·sia
dis-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə 
: abnormal growth or development (as of organs or cells)
broadly
: abnormal anatomical structure due to such growth
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Despite delays due to his extreme prematurity, which was caused by the chronic disease bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and a long 16-month hospital stay split between the neonatal intensive care unit and the pediatric intensive care unit, John continues to make progress.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
According to Tara, Witley has a rare form of skeletal dysplasia (SEDKF) which the National Institute of Rare Disorders describes as a rare genetic skeletal disorder that affects the spine and long bones.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
Moderate to severe dysplasia may require some treatment to prevent cancer from developing.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024
Tubular adenomas exhibit moderate-grade dysplasia and are least likely to become malignant.22
Tubulovillous adenomas: These share features of tubular and villous adenomas.
—James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
According to Tara, Witley has a rare form of skeletal dysplasia (SEDKF) which the National Institute of Rare Disorders describes as a rare genetic skeletal disorder that affects the spine and long bones.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
Moderate to severe dysplasia may require some treatment to prevent cancer from developing.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024
Tubular adenomas exhibit moderate-grade dysplasia and are least likely to become malignant.22
Tubulovillous adenomas: These share features of tubular and villous adenomas.
—James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Dysplasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dysplasia. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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dysplasia
noun
dys·pla·sia
dis-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə
1
: variation in somatotype (as in degree of ectomorphy, endomorphy, or mesomorphy) from one part of a human body to another
2
: abnormal growth or development (as of organs or cells)
broadly
: abnormal anatomic structure due to such growth
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