anaplasia

an·a·pla·sia

A0281200 (ăn′ə-plā′zhə)n. Reversion of cells to an immature or a less differentiated form, as occurs in most malignant tumors.

anaplasia

(ˌænəˈpleɪsɪə) n (Biology) reversion of plant or animal cells to a simpler less differentiated form

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(ˌæn əˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə)

n. the loss of structural differentiation within a cell or group of cells. [1905–10; ana- + -plasia] an`a•plas′tic (-ˈplæs tɪk) adj.

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Noun

anaplasia - loss of structural differentiation within a cell or group of cells often with increased capacity for multiplication, as in a malignant tumordysplasia - abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth

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anaplasia

[an″ah-pla´zhah] loss of differentiation of cells and their orientation to each other, a characteristic of tumor cells; called also dedifferentiation and undifferentiation.

an·a·pla·si·a

(an'ă-plā'zē-ă), Loss of structural differentiation, especially as seen in most, but not all, malignant neoplasms. Synonym(s): dedifferentiation (2) [G. ana, again, + plasis, a molding]

anaplasia

(ăn′ə-plā′zhə)n. Reversion of cells to an immature or a less differentiated form, as occurs in most malignant tumors.

anaplasia

A state in which a malignant cell or tissue has undergone structural or functional dedifferentiation to the point where its lineage and/or tissue of origin cannot be determined with complete certainty. Anaplastic tumours usually have high mitotic activity and bizarre cellular morphology.

an·a·pla·si·a

(an'ă-plā'zē-ă) Loss of structural differentiation, especially as seen in most, but not all, malignant neoplasms.
Synonym(s): dedifferentiation (2) . [G. ana, again, + plasis, a molding]

anaplasia

Loss of the cellular microscopic features which distinguish one type from another. Anaplastic cells become smaller and simpler in structure and no longer combine to form recognizable tissues. Anaplasia is a common feature of cancer and, in general, the greater the anaplasia the more malignant and dangerous the tumour.

anaplasia

the reversion of cells to a more undifferentiated form.

an·a·pla·si·a

(an'ă-plā'zē-ă) Loss of structural differentiation, especially as seen in most, but not all, malignant neoplasms.
Synonym(s): dedifferentiation (2) . [G. ana, again, + plasis, a molding]

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noun loss of structural differentiation within a cell or group of cells often with increased capacity for multiplication, as in a malignant tumor

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