Definition

Aplastic is a medical term that means:

• Did not grow or develop normally
• Did not mature fully
• Became unable to form new tissue

References

Bury J. Disorders of growth, differentiation and morphogenesis. In: Cross SS, ed. Underwood's Pathology. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2019:chap 4.

LeBlanc FR, Maciejewski JP, Loughran TP. Acquired disorders of red cell, white cell, and platelet production. In: Hoffman R, Benz EJ, Silberstein LE, et al, eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2023:chap 33.