METAPLASIA


Meaning of METAPLASIA in English

n.

Pronunciation: - ' pl ā -zh( ē -) ə

Function: noun

Etymology: New Latin

Date: 1883

1 : transformation of one tissue into another

2 : abnormal replacement of cells of one type by cells of another

– meta · plas · tic \ - ' plas-tik \ adjective

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