Meaning of anaplasia in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌænəˈpleɪʒ(i)ə/

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  1. Noun

    anaplasia

    Etymology

    early 20th century: from ana- + Greek plasis‘formation’

    Definitions

    1. 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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