dysplasia
Noun
Meaning
abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth
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Examples
When I was born, they put casts on my legs 'cause I had some kind of dysplasia or something. My legs were all messed up.
Although Galgos are big dogs, their history of selection as a working sighthound, their light weight, and their anatomy keep them safe from hip dysplasia.
Babies born with Kniest dysplasia are have a short trunk, shortened arms and legs, usually their adult height ranges from 42 inches to 58 inches.
"Campomelic dysplasia and autosomal sex reversal caused by mutations in an SRY-related gene."
In recent years, some joint or limb deformities, such as knock-knee or acetabular overcoverage or dysplasia, have also been considered as a predisposing factor for knee or hip osteoarthritis.
Because hip dysplasia is caused by an inherited defect, there are no products that can prevent its development.