metaplasia
noun
meta·pla·sia
ˌme-tə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə 
1
: transformation of one tissue into another
2
: abnormal replacement of cells of one type by cells of another
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Other theories have included immune dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and metaplasia (an abnormal change in the tissue).
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metaplasia
noun
meta·pla·sia
ˌmet-ə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə
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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