1. relating to or characterized by hypoplasia; underdeveloped or smaller than normal in size or degree of development
Usage: medical/anatomical term; commonly used in clinical and pathological contexts

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a congenital condition affecting the heart.
• Hypoplastic bone marrow can result in reduced production of blood cells.
• The radiologist noted hypoplastic changes in the kidney tissue.
• Hypoplastic enamel on the teeth indicated a developmental defect during childhood.
• The hypoplastic lung tissue showed reduced capacity for gas exchange.