Underdevelopment of an organ or tissue, often due to a decrease in the number of cells due to atrophy or destruction of tissue rather than the general size of an organ.
The failure of an organ to develop completely and reach its normal adult size; also refers to the lack of complete development of tissue in the body.
Underdevelopment of an organ or tissue. Dental hypoplasia is the defective formation of parts of a tooth due to illnesses such as measles or starvation while the tooth is being formed. It is marked by transverse lines of brown defective enamel, which define the date of the illness.
Excessive smallness of an organ or part, arising from imperfect development.
The hindered growth of a tissue or organ due to decreased cellular division, instigated by a pathogenic entity or multiple growth-modulating compounds and inhibitors.
An insufficiency or incomplete growth of a tissue or anatomical component.
The inability of a body organ or tissue to fully develop and attain its usual size in adulthood.
Incomplete or impaired development of a tissue or organ.