单词	metaplasia
释义	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 metaplastic ˌme-tə-ˈpla-stik  adjective Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Other theories have included immune dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and metaplasia (an abnormal change in the tissue). Abby Haglage, SELF, 25 Oct. 2017 Word History Etymology New Latin First Known Use 1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition 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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