Definition
misdevelopments
noun
- instances of faulty, abnormal, or improper development; plural of misdevelopment
Usage: typically used in medical, biological, or developmental contexts; formal or technical register
Examples
- The study examined misdevelopments in embryonic tissue formation.
- Prenatal exposure to certain chemicals can cause misdevelopments in fetal organs.
- Genetic mutations may lead to misdevelopments of the skeletal system.
- Early intervention can help address some misdevelopments in child development.
- The pediatrician identified several misdevelopments during the infant's examination.