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Definition of Hypoplasia

1. Noun. Underdevelopment of an organ because of a decrease in the number of cells.

Definition of Hypoplasia

1. Noun. underdevelopment or incomplete development of a tissue or organ, especially when caused by an inadequate or below-normal number of cells ¹

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Definition of Hypoplasia

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Medical Definition of Hypoplasia

1. The incomplete development or underdevelopment of an organ or tissue. Origin: Gr. Plasis = formation This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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