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UK
/hˌaɪpəʊplˈæziə/
]
NOUN
- underdevelopment of an organ because of a decrease in the number of cells
How To Use hypoplasia In A Sentence
- It is defined by hypoplasia of the cerebellar vermis, cystic dilatation of fourth ventricle and hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus
- Hypoplasia of other organs, such as the adrenal glands, kidney, pituitary gland, and thymus, may also be attributed to tetraploidy.
- The clinical features include misshapen skull caused by coronal suture synostosis, wide-set eyes, midface hypoplasia, choanal stenosis, and shallow orbits.
- Bone marrow biopsy and other hematologic tests were consistent with agranulocytosis and marked erythroid hypoplasia of the megakaryocyte type.
- Low or absent amniotic fluid during this time period can result in pulmonary hypoplasia. Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction (LUTO)
- If she falls over when blindfolded (because she relies on her eyes for balance), she probably has cerebellar hypoplasia, which is more common in kittens. STLtoday.com Top News Headlines
- Common associated findings in this syndrome include rib defects, hypoplasia of the upper extremities, and syndactyly.
- It is defined by hypoplasia of the cerebellar vermis, cystic dilatation of fourth ventricle and hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus
- Ophthalmologic examination with the slit lamp demonstrates the iris pigment defect, as well as retinal hypopigmentation and foveal hypoplasia.
- Macie Morse was born with optic nerve hypoplasia, meaning her optic nerve didn't develop all the way. Clipmarks | Live Clips