dysmaturity /dis′macho͝or″itē/ [Gk, dys + L, maturare, to make ripe] , 1. the failure of an organism to develop, ripen, or otherwise achieve maturity in structure or function. 2. the condition of a fetus or newborn who is abnormally small or large for its age of gestation. Compare postmature infant, premature. Kinds include small for gestational age (SGA) infant, large for gestational age (LGA) infant. −dysmature, adj.
