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Hypoplasia is the incomplete development or underdevelopment of an organ or tissue. Hence, organs or tissue affected by hypoplasia have a below average number of cells. There are different types of hypoplasia, depending on what tissue is affected. The most common types are: Testicular hypoplasia (seen in Klinefelter's syndrome)
Hypoplasia (from Ancient Greek ὑπo-(hypo-) 'under' and πλάσις (plasis) 'formation'; adjective form hypoplastic) is underdevelopment or incomplete development of a tissue or organ. [1] Although the term is not always used precisely, it properly refers to an inadequate or below-normal number of cells. [ 2 ]
Jan 16, 2024 · Causes. Types With Symptoms. Without Symptoms. Treatment. Hypoplasia is when organs or tissues have fewer than the average number of cells and cells that are underdeveloped. This condition can affect any part of the body. It is usually present at birth but may be diagnosed during pregnancy, at birth, during infancy, or even later.
Feb 2, 2023 · A ‘developmental delay’ is when a child is significantly behind attaining milestones compared to their peers. The four major types of developmental delay are cognitive, motor, speech and language, and social and emotional.
- Most developmental delays in children resolve themselves and are ‘time-limited’. Early intervention is still crucial, as a delay can be a marker fo...
- Children born prematurely do have an increased chance of developmental delay. It’s normal for premature babies to take a little longer than their p...
- Development Journals produced by the UK government can help families to track progress in early childhood. There are five journals available: Deaf...
- Treatment options will be individual to your child and should be planned in discussion with your primary care provider. Certain specialists will be...
Oct 8, 2020 · From the fact that “arrested development… of the brain” is distinguished from “incomplete physical development”, it appears that it is NOT physical. So my questions… 1) What constitutes arrested development of the brain?
Jun 9, 2023 · Hypoplasia affects the development of a tissue or organ due to a lack of cell growth. Conditions involving hypoplasia are typically the result of a problem at birth that causes too few cells in a...
May 19, 2022 · The World Health Organization (WHO) defines intellectual disability as: 'A condition of arrested or incomplete development of the mind, which is especially characterised by impairment of skills manifested during the developmental period, which contribute to the overall level of intelligence, ie cognitive, language, motor and social abilities.'
