dysplastic

English

Etymology

From dysplas(is)- (see dysplasia) + -tic (a formative ending for adjectives in Greek).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɪsˈplæs.tɪk/
  • Rhymes: -æstɪk

Adjective

dysplastic (not comparable)

  1. Relating to or exhibiting dysplasia.

Derived terms

Noun

dysplastic (plural dysplastics)

  1. A person with an unproportionate body shape.