The term ____ describes the defective development or the congenital absence of an organ or tissue.
A) anaplasia
B) aplasia
C) dysplasia
D) hypoplasia

Question

The term ____ describes the defective development or the congenital absence of an organ or tissue.​
A) ​anaplasia
B) ​aplasia
C) ​dysplasia
D) ​hypoplasia

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Aplasia refers to the complete absence or defective development of an organ or tissue, usually due to genetic factors or environmental influences. Anaplasia denotes the loss of differentiation in cells leading to a disorganized and abnormal growth pattern, while dysplasia refers to abnormal growth and differentiation of cells, often considered a pre-cancerous state. Hypoplasia indicates the incomplete or underdevelopment of a tissue or organ.

The Term ____ Describes the Defective Development or the Congenital