— hypoplastic , adj.
/huy'peuh play"zheuh, -zhee euh, -zee euh/ , n.
1. Pathol. abnormal deficiency of cells or structural elements.
2. (in plants) inability to mature properly owing to a disease or inadequate supply of nutrients.
Also, hypoplasty /huy"peuh plas'tee/ .
[ 1895-1900; HYPO- + -PLASIA ]