Week 5: Dysmorphology

Question 1

Malformation

Answer 1

Structural differences arising from a primary localized error in morphogenesis

Question 2

Deformation

Answer 2

An alteration in the shape or structure of a body part that has differentiated normally; caused by non-disruptive mechanical forces

Question 3

Disruption

Answer 3

Structural defect resulting from destruction of a body part that has differentiated normally

Question 4

Dysplasia

Answer 4

An abnormal organization of cells into tissues as a consequence of a generalized defect in differentiation or growth

Question 5

Syndrome

Answer 5

A constellation of findings repeatedly observed in unrelated individuals; all findings of a syndrome have one underlying cause