(pathology) Abnormal development of cells or tissue, often a precancerous stage of growth.

plural of dysplasia

(medicine) The replacement of an area of bone by fibrous tissue; often linked with premature sexual development as part of a syndrome

(medicine) A rare genetic disorder causing defects in bones and cartilage, and characterised by abnormalities of the face, hands and genitals.

the sum of various disturbances of epithelial proliferation and differentiation as seen microscopically

A lethal osteochondrodysplasia in which the bones of the arms and legs are congenitally malformed into the shape of a boomerang.

plural of epithelial dysplasia

plural of fibrous dysplasia

plural of fibromuscular dysplasia

(medicine) A non-atherosclerotic, non-inflammatory disease of the blood vessels that causes abnormal growth within the wall of an artery.