metaplasia

noun meta·pla·sia \-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə\

Definition of METAPLASIA

: transformation of one tissue into another

: abnormal replacement of cells of one type by cells of another

— meta·plas·tic \-ˈplas-tik\ adjective

New Latin

First Known Use: 1883

Medical Dictionary

noun meta·pla·sia \ˌmet-ə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə\

: transformation of one tissue into another <metaplasia of cartilage into bone>

: abnormal replacement of cells of one type by cells of another

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