Hypoplasia Definition

hypoplasia
noun
  1. underdevelopment of an organ because of a decrease in the number of cells

"Hypoplasia" in song lyrics

See how hypoplasia is used in real songs:

  • "pulmonary hypoplasia"
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  • "congenital hypoplasia"
    AOL — AOL
  • "cerrebellar hypoplasia"
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Usage tips for "hypoplasia"

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