Anomalies observed in individuals with congenital defects of the thyroid gland and deficiency of its secretion. ... Origin: thyro-+ G. A-priv. + plasis, a molding ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(thi″ro-ә-pla´zhә) defective development of the thyroid gland with hypothyroidism.
Type: Term Pronunciation: thī′rō-ă-plā′zē-ă Definitions: 1. Anomalies observed in patients with congenital defects of the thyroid gland and deficiency of its secretion.