Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Incomplete or arrested development of an organ or a part.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Deficient growth or atrophy of a part through excessive destruction or defective formation of cells.
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- noun
underdevelopment or incomplete development of atissue ororgan , especially when caused by an inadequate or below-normal number ofcells
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun underdevelopment of an organ because of a decrease in the number of cells
Etymologies
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Examples
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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.
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Macie Morse was born with optic nerve hypoplasia, meaning her optic nerve didn't develop all the way.
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We also observed other phenotypes commonly associated with RP morphants [17], such as hypoplasia of the yolk sac extension, abnormalities in the ear, and delayed pigmentation of the eyes.
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Macie Morse was born with optic nerve hypoplasia, meaning her optic nerve didn't develop all the way.
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Temporary tracheal occlusion in fetal sheep with severe lung hypoplasia does not improve postnatal respiratory function.
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It is defined by hypoplasia of the cerebellar vermis, cystic dilatation of fourth ventricle and hydrocephalus.
Hydrocephalus 2010
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Sauer L, Harrison MR, Flake AW: Does an expanding fetal abdominal mass produce pulmonary hypoplasia.
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Herniation of the fetal liver is frequently associated with a small abdominal size and pulmonary hypoplasia (small lungs), two factors that can complicate the postnatal (after delivery) course.
Omphalocele 2010
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It can be life threatening because the displaced organs take up the room the lungs need to fully develop, causing pulmonary hypoplasia.
CDH — Spence 2010
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View larger image »may result in severe kidney damage (renal dysplasia) and underdevelopment of the lungs (pulmonary hypoplasia), which are life-threatening conditions.
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