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anaplastic

adjective

an·​a·​plas·​tic ˌan-ə-ˈplas-tik How to pronounce anaplastic (audio)
: characterized by, composed of, or being cells which have reverted to a relatively undifferentiated state
anaplastic carcinomas

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“Anaplastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anaplastic. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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