dysplasia
noun/dɪsˈpleɪʒə/
/dɪsˈpleɪʒə/
[uncountable] (medical)- a condition in which cells multiply in a way that is not normal, sometimes leading to cancer or another serious medical problem
- Studies have shown that women who smoke are at increased risk of developing dysplasia, a pre-cancerous condition.
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