anaplasia

noun

an·a·pla·sia ˌa-nə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə

: reversion of cells to a more primitive or undifferentiated form

anaplastic

ˌa-nə-ˈpla-stik

adjective

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 23 Dec. 2024.

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anaplasia

noun

an·a·pla·sia ˌan-ə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə

: reversion of cells to a more primitive or undifferentiated form

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