Definition
misdevelopment
noun
- faulty, abnormal, or improper development; failure to develop correctly
Usage: often used in medical, biological, or developmental contexts
Examples
- The doctor identified a misdevelopment of the heart valve during the prenatal scan.
- Misdevelopment of the brain can lead to cognitive and motor difficulties.
- Nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy may cause misdevelopment in the fetus.
- The misdevelopment of the skeletal system resulted in structural abnormalities.
- Early intervention can sometimes help correct misdevelopment in young children.
- Environmental toxins are known to cause misdevelopment in aquatic organisms.