anaplasia
noun
an·a·pla·sia
ˌa-nə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə 
: reversion of cells to a more primitive or undifferentiated form
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Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
1894, in the meaning defined above
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“Anaplasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anaplasia. Accessed 24 Sep. 2023.
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Medical Definition
anaplasia
noun
an·a·pla·sia
ˌan-ə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə
: reversion of cells to a more primitive or undifferentiated form
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