anaplasia

noun

an·​a·​pla·​sia ˌa-nə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə How to pronounce anaplasia (audio)
: reversion of cells to a more primitive or undifferentiated form
anaplastic adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anaplasia was in 1894

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“Anaplasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anaplasia. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

anaplasia

noun
an·​a·​pla·​sia ˌan-ə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə How to pronounce anaplasia (audio)
: reversion of cells to a more primitive or undifferentiated form

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