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metaplasia

Pronunciation: /ˌmɛtəˈpleɪzɪə/

Definition of metaplasia

noun

[mass noun] Physiology
  • abnormal change in the nature of a tissue: intestinal metaplasia

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metaplastic

Pronunciation: /-ˈplastɪk/

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: modern Latin, from German Metaplase, based on Greek metaplassein 'mould into a new form'

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