dysplasia
noun
dys·pla·sia
dis-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə 
: abnormal growth or development (as of organs or cells)
broadly
: abnormal anatomical structure due to such growth
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Skeletal dysplasia: This condition causes problems with development of the bones, joints, and cartilage.
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
The broadcaster previously received treatment for melanoma and lymphoma in 2021, and couldn’t speak for four months after undergoing surgery for precancerous dysplasia and ulcerous lesions the same year.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 29 June 2024
Ailments such as arthritis, hip dysplasia, and cartilage deterioration (to name a few) begin popping up and slowing down our four-legged friends.
—Holistapet, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Over time, this can lead to the deterioration of joint cartilage, which, like hip dysplasia, allows for painful bone on bone rubbing.
—Holistapet, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
The broadcaster previously received treatment for melanoma and lymphoma in 2021, and couldn’t speak for four months after undergoing surgery for precancerous dysplasia and ulcerous lesions the same year.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 29 June 2024
Ailments such as arthritis, hip dysplasia, and cartilage deterioration (to name a few) begin popping up and slowing down our four-legged friends.
—Holistapet, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Over time, this can lead to the deterioration of joint cartilage, which, like hip dysplasia, allows for painful bone on bone rubbing.
—Holistapet, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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dysplasia
noun
dys·pla·sia
dis-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə
1
: variation in somatotype (as in degree of ectomorphy, endomorphy, or mesomorphy) from one part of a human body to another
2
: abnormal growth or development (as of organs or cells)
broadly
: abnormal anatomic structure due to such growth
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