Hypoplasia means underdevelopment or incomplete growth of a specific part or organ in the body. it can happen during fetal development or after birth. Full definition
Dr. Decker also shares her home with two cats with cerebellar hypoplasia named Liza & Splash, a German Shepherd named Zoey, and a yellow - tailed gecko named Perrywinkle. (petsbestfriendveterinaryhospital.com)
The U.S. registration organization, CERF, reported the incidence in the U.S. of choroidal hypoplasia, optic disc / nerve coloboma and retinal detachment among several affected breeds over the period of 1991 to 1999. (optigen.com)
Type III breasts included hypoplasia of the lower medial and lateral quadrants. (sonic.net)