METAPLASIA


Meaning of METAPLASIA in English

ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈplāzh(ē)ə noun

( -s )

Etymology: New Latin, from meta- + -plasia

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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