hypoplasia
|hy-po-pla-sia|
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/ˌhaɪ.poʊˈpleɪ.ʒə/
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/ˌhaɪ.pəʊˈpleɪ.zi.ə/
underdevelopment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hypoplasia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hypo-' meaning 'under' and 'plasis' meaning 'formation'.
Historical Evolution
'hypoplasia' was directly borrowed from the Greek term 'hypoplasia' into modern English medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'under formation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
underdevelopment or incomplete development of a tissue or organ.
The child was diagnosed with hypoplasia of the optic nerve.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 07:44