WorldAugust 29, 2026

hypoplastic

HY-po-plas-tik

Definition

Characterized by underdevelopment or incomplete formation of an organ or tissue.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'hypo-' (meaning under or below) and 'plastikos' (meaning formed or molded), the word historically describes a failure of an organ to reach its full size.

In the news

The term is used to describe the infant's heart condition, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which means the left side of his heart did not develop properly, leading to severe health complications.

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