hypoplasia
/ˌhaɪpoʊˈpleɪʒə/
noun
- A medical condition where a body part, organ, or tissue does not develop fully or is smaller than normal.
- Dental hypoplasia can cause weak enamel and increased cavities.
- The baby was born with hypoplasia of the left lung, which was smaller than the right.
- Doctors monitor children with hypoplasia to ensure their organs grow as needed.
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