hypoplasia
noun
hy·po·pla·sia
ˌhī-pō-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə 
: a condition of arrested development in which an organ or part remains below the normal size or in an immature state
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For example, some people might be born with an extra lobe, while others might have hypoplasia, meaning a section is small.
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Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 5 Sep. 2024
Troyer had cartilage-hair hypoplasia, which inhibited his growth and contributed to his diminutive height.
—The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2024
Four of the five kittens have cerebellar hypoplasia, or wobbly cat syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes balance and coordination issues in cats.
—The Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2024
Four of the cats, Pistachio, Sherbet, Rocky Road and Chunky Monkey – the only one without cerebellar hypoplasia – have been adopted locally.
—The Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2024
The Lake Elsinore, California, native was born with optic nerve hypoplasia and diagnosed with autism at age 4.
—Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
Riddle arrived after a difficult birth and was later determined to have cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological condition that affects his mobility and coordination.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
He was born with a condition called renal hypoplasia, which prevented his own kidneys from fully developing.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2023
Lee was born with optic nerve hypoplasia and underwent a life-saving operation at just 5 days old.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2020
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Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 5 Sep. 2024
Troyer had cartilage-hair hypoplasia, which inhibited his growth and contributed to his diminutive height.
—The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2024
Four of the five kittens have cerebellar hypoplasia, or wobbly cat syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes balance and coordination issues in cats.
—The Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2024
Four of the cats, Pistachio, Sherbet, Rocky Road and Chunky Monkey – the only one without cerebellar hypoplasia – have been adopted locally.
—The Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2024
The Lake Elsinore, California, native was born with optic nerve hypoplasia and diagnosed with autism at age 4.
—Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
Riddle arrived after a difficult birth and was later determined to have cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological condition that affects his mobility and coordination.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
He was born with a condition called renal hypoplasia, which prevented his own kidneys from fully developing.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2023
Lee was born with optic nerve hypoplasia and underwent a life-saving operation at just 5 days old.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2020
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hypoplasia
noun
hy·po·pla·sia
-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə
: a condition of arrested development in which an organ or part remains below the normal size or in an immature state
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