Abnormality in form or development. For example, retinal dysplasia is abnormal formation of the retina during embryonic development.

Also known as Alagille syndrome, this ia a genetic disorder characterized by jaundice in the newborn period, liver disease with cholestasis, peripheral pulmonic stenosis and unusual face. Children with Alagille syndrome usually present with jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes) in the newborn period. Cholestasis (stagnant flow of [..]

Chronic lung disease in infants who have received mechanical respiratory support with high oxygenation in the neonatal period.

A genetic (inherited) disorder of bone development characterized by: Absent or incompletely formed collar bones (the "cleido-" part refers to the clavicles, the collar bones) The child with this disorder can bring its shoulders together or nearly so; and Typical cranial and facial abnormalities with square skull, late closure of the sutur [..]

The abnormal formation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the thighbone (the femoral head) is not stable within the socket (the acetabulum). The ligaments of the hip joint may also be loose and stretched. The degree of instability or looseness varies. A baby born with this condition may have the ball of the hip loosely in the socket ( [..]

See: Aarskog-Scott syndrome.

A form of short-limbed (micromelic) dwarfism that usually causes death within the first few hours after birth. Thanatophoric dysplasia is due to a lethal mutation (change) in the same gene that produces achondroplasia, a familiar and far more common form of short-limbed dwarfism that is compatible with life. In thanatophoric dysplasia the bones of [..]

Cells that look abnormal under a microscope but are not cancer.

Abnormal development of an organ or tissue identified by morphological examination.

A condition in which growth and development are not up to normal standards

abnormality of development; in pathology, alteration in size, shape, and organization of adult cells.

1935, Modern Latin, from dys- + -plasia, from Greek plasis "molding, conformation," from plassein (see plasma) + abstract noun ending -ia.

A broad term that describes a condition affecting growth or development in which the primary defect is intrinsic to bone or cartilage

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Any abnormal development of tissues or organs.

abnormality of development (pop)

Cells that look abnormal under a microscope but are not cancer.

(French : dysplasia) Abnormality of development.

(n) abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth

A group of cells that are abnormal in size, shape, appearance, and organization, but which are not yet cancerous.  

Abnormal changes in cells of a tissue. The cells aren't cancerous, but they can sometimes progress to cancer.

Abnormality of development; in pathology, alteration in size, shape, and organization of adult cells.

a change in the size, shape and pattern of cells in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract, which can be seen under a microscope and may indicate the possible development of cancer.

Abnormal tissue cells, which are considered an immediate precursor to cancer cells. Two types are low-grade and high-grade. Endoscopy

Definition: (dis-PLAY-zee-uh) Cells that look abnormal under a microscope, but are not cancerous. When it is prostate tissue, it is often called prostatic intraepithelial (or intraductal) neoplasia (P [..]

Cells that look abnormal under a microscope but are not cancer.

A rarer variant of Campomelic Dysplasia. The characteristics match Campomelic Dysplasia except that long bone curvature is not present (acampomelia).

A multisystem disorder that is characterized by aplasia of Intrahepatic Bile Ducts (Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic), and malformations in the Cardiovascular System, the eyes, the Vertebral Column, and the F [..]

An autosomal dominant disorder manifested by various combinations of preauricular pits, branchial fistulae or Cysts, lacrimal duct Stenosis, Hearing Loss, structural defects of the outer, middle, or i [..]

A chronic Lung Disease developed after Oxygen Inhalation Therapy or mechanical Ventilation (Ventilation, MECHANICAL) usually occurring in certain Premature Infants (Infant, Premature) or Newborn Infan [..]

A congenital disorder of Chondrogenesis and Osteogenesis characterized by hypoplasia of endochondral bones. In most cases there is a curvature of the long bones especially the Tibia with dimpling of t [..]

A Hereditary Disease of the Hip Joints in Dogs. Signs of the Disease may be evident any Time after 4 weeks of age.

Dwarfism occurring in Association with defective development of Skin, Hair, and Teeth, Polydactyly, and defect of the Cardiac Septum. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Autosomal dominant Syndrome in which there is delayed closing of the Cranial Fontanelles; complete or partial absence of the collarbones (CLAVICLES); wide PUBIC SYMPHYSIS; short middle phalanges of th [..]

Congenital dislocation of the hip generally includes subluxation of the femoral head, acetabular dysplasia, and complete dislocation of the femoral head from the true Acetabulum. This condition occurs [..]

An apparently hereditary disorder of Dentin formation, marked by a normal appearance of coronal Dentin associated with pulpal obliteration, faulty root formation, and a tendency for peripheral lesions [..]

A group of hereditary disorders involving Tissues and structures derived from the embryonic Ectoderm. They are characterized by the presence of abnormalities at Birth and involvement of both the Epide [..]

An idiopathic, segmental, nonatheromatous Disease of the musculature of arterial walls, leading to Stenosis of small and medium-sized Arteries. There is true proliferation of Smooth Muscle Cells and f [..]

A common and benign Breast Disease characterized by varying degree of fibrocystic changes in the Breast Tissue. There are three major patterns of morphological changes, including Fibrosis, formation o [..]

Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone involving only one bone.

A nongenetic defect due to malformation of the Kidney which appears as a bunch of grapes with multiple renal Cysts but lacking the normal renal bean shape, and the collection Drainage system. This con [..]

Mandibulofacial Dysostosis with congenital eyelid Dermoids.

A localized arrested Tooth development which appears to involve most commonly the anterior Teeth, usually on one side of the midline, most often the maxillary central and lateral Incisors. Roentgenogr [..]

Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone affecting several bones. When melanotic Pigmentation (Cafe-au-Lait Spots) and multiple endocrine hyperfunction are additionally associated it is referred to as Albright Syndr [..]

An autosomal dominant form of dysplasia that is characterized by progressive thickening of diaphyseal cortex of long bones. Mutations in the Gene that encodes Transforming Growth Factor beta1 are one [..]

Congenital, often bilateral, Retinal abnormality characterized by the arrangement of outer nuclear Retinal Cells in a palisading or radiating pattern surrounding a central ocular space. This disorder [..]

A rare disorder of bone Growth characterized by skeletal, Brain, and Skin Abnormalities. (Genetic Home Reference[Internet]. Bethesda, MD: National Library of Medicine(US); updated 2010 June 6; cited 2 [..]

A condition resulting from congenital malformations involving the Brain. The Syndrome of septo-optic dysplasia combines hypoplasia or agenesis of the Septum Pellucidum and the Optic Nerve. The extent [..]

A severe form of neonatal Dwarfism with very short limbs. All cases have died at Birth or later in the neonatal period.

Abnormal development of immature squamous Epithelial Cells of the Uterine Cervix, a term used to describe premalignant cytological changes in the cervical Epithelium. These atypical Cells do not penet [..]

Abnormal growth or development of cells, tissues, or organs. 

Abnormal growth, development, or placement of body parts.

Abnormal development of a body part, organ, or system. A common dysplasia in Golden Retrievers is Hip Dysplasia.

Abnormal growth or development. In dogs usually associated with the hip or elbow joints

abnormality of development, especially of the hip or elbow, but it may refer to an organ of the body

Cells that look abnormal under a microscope but are not cancer.

Abnormal development, or growth, of tissues or cells.

A change in the size, shape, and organization of cells. One potential cause of dysplasia of the cervix is human papillomavirus (HPV)

A change in the size, shape and arrangement of normal cells. Dysplastic cells are abnormal but are not cancerous. They may progress into cancer.

abnormal growth or development of tissue.

Premalignant change characterized by alteration in the size, shape and organization of the cellular components of a tissue.

Abnormal growth or development of tissue.

The growth of abnormal cells. Dysplasia is a precancerous condition that may or may not develop into cancer at a later time.

Any abnormal development of tissues or organs

Abnormal changes in the way tissue cells look under a microscope.

See cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN).