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Hypotropy

Definition:

Hypotropy refers to the underdevelopment or insufficient growth of a tissue, organ, or part of the body.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

A medical condition characterized by underdeveloped or abnormally small organs or body parts.

Example sentence: Despite receiving proper nutrition, the child's hypotropy caused her fingers to remain unusually small.

Sense 2:

A developmental disorder resulting in below-average growth or size of an organism compared to its peers.

Example sentence: The hypotropy of the bonsai tree made it a unique addition to the garden.

Sense 3:

A geological term referring to the erosion-induced reduction in the height of a region.

Example sentence: The hypotropy of the mountain range rendered it less imposing than its neighboring peaks.

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