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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Elbow dysplasia − which is where the elbow joint doesn't open and close perfectly − has a nasty way of leading to arthritis, and the problem grows from there, vets said.
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Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
Larger breeds of dogs that are more prone to elbow and hip dysplasia can be more likely to develop arthritis, said Enomoto, who is the lead author of a February study that found more young dogs have arthritis than previously thought.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
Despite delays due to his extreme prematurity, which was caused by the chronic disease bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and a long 16-month hospital stay split between the neonatal intensive care unit and the pediatric intensive care unit, John continues to make progress.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
According to Tara, Witley has a rare form of skeletal dysplasia (SEDKF) which the National Institute of Rare Disorders describes as a rare genetic skeletal disorder that affects the spine and long bones.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
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Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
Larger breeds of dogs that are more prone to elbow and hip dysplasia can be more likely to develop arthritis, said Enomoto, who is the lead author of a February study that found more young dogs have arthritis than previously thought.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
Despite delays due to his extreme prematurity, which was caused by the chronic disease bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and a long 16-month hospital stay split between the neonatal intensive care unit and the pediatric intensive care unit, John continues to make progress.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
According to Tara, Witley has a rare form of skeletal dysplasia (SEDKF) which the National Institute of Rare Disorders describes as a rare genetic skeletal disorder that affects the spine and long bones.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Dysplasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dysplasia. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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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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