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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During a Pap smear, cells are gently scraped from the cervix and examined under a microscope to check for signs of dysplasia, which can result from HPV infection.
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
These abnormal cells in the stomach are referred to as gastric dysplasia.
—Sayaka Blickenderfer, Phd, Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Reliable breeders should have their breeding stock evaluated for things like hip dysplasia, heart disease and ocular diseases.
—Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition, its basic plan covers periodontal disease and hereditary conditions that affect senior dogs, like hip dysplasia and glaucoma.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
These abnormal cells in the stomach are referred to as gastric dysplasia.
—Sayaka Blickenderfer, Phd, Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Reliable breeders should have their breeding stock evaluated for things like hip dysplasia, heart disease and ocular diseases.
—Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition, its basic plan covers periodontal disease and hereditary conditions that affect senior dogs, like hip dysplasia and glaucoma.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Dysplasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dysplasia. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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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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