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单词 metaplasia
释义

metaplasia

noun

meta·​pla·​sia ˌme-tə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə How to pronounce metaplasia (audio)
1
: transformation of one tissue into another
2
: abnormal replacement of cells of one type by cells of another
metaplastic
ˌme-tə-ˈpla-stik How to pronounce metaplasia (audio)
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Other theories have included immune dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and metaplasia (an abnormal change in the tissue). Abby Haglage, SELF, 25 Oct. 2017

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

metaplasia

noun

meta·​pla·​sia ˌmet-ə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə How to pronounce metaplasia (audio)
1
: transformation of one tissue into another
metaplasia of cartilage into bone
2
: abnormal replacement of cells of one type by cells of another
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