cataplasia

noun

cat·​a·​pla·​sia ˌkat-ə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə How to pronounce cataplasia (audio)
: reversion of cells or tissues to a more embryonic condition
cataplastic adjective

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“Cataplasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cataplasia. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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