dysplasia

/dɪsˈpleɪ.ʒə/noun
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1

Abnormal development of cells or tissue, often a precancerous stage of growth.

2

Term created by John Curtis Gowan in 1974 to define the trauma caused by asynchronous psychological development on children.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing