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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

anaplasia

noun

an·​a·​pla·​sia ˌan-ə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə 

: reversion of cells to a more primitive or undifferentiated form