dysplasia
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- Scrabble points
- 15
- Words With Friends
- 16
- Letters
- 9
/dɪsˈpleɪ.ʒə/
Definition of dysplasia
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
- (countable, uncountable)Abnormal development of cells or tissue, often a precancerous stage of growth.
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noun
- (countable, uncountable)Abnormal development of cells or tissue, often a precancerous stage of growth.
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(countable, uncountable)The trauma caused by asynchronous psychological development on children.
“A number of theorists and researchers have independently written about asynchronous development. Gowan (1974) discussed the implications of cognitive capacities which outstrip emotional (affective) development. He referred to asynchronous development as "dysplasia": […]”
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Etymology
* From dys- + -plasia. * (psychology): Introduced by John Curtis Gowan in 1974.
Words you can make from dysplasia
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48 words- PALSY 10 pts
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- DAILY 9 pts
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62 words- PALY 9 pts
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- PLAY 9 pts
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47 words- PAY 8 pts
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