Hypoplasia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005548",
  "term": "Hypoplasia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The incomplete development or underdevelopment of an organ or tissue, resulting in fewer cells than normal. This developmental anomaly leads to a smaller than normal size and often impaired function of the affected structure. It differs from atrophy, which is the reduction in size of a previously normal organ.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "atrophy"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 767 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hypoplasia/"
}