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metaplasia
noun[ U ]
anatomy specializeduk /ˌmet.əˈpleɪ.ʒə/ us /ˌmet̬.əˈpleɪ.ʒə/
the process of one type of cell being replaced by another type of cell in a way that is not normal:
intestinal metaplasiaIntestinal metaplasia was seen in the biopsy specimens from eight patients with gastric ulcers.
gastric metaplasiaGastric metaplasia is considered to be an acquired change of the surface epithelium.
the process of one type of body tissue changing into a different type of tissue:
This is the process by which preexisting tissues change directly, through metaplasia, into bony tissues.
Persistent H. pylori infection can cause atrophy and intestinal metaplasia.
These cases developed invasive carcinoma from atypical squamous metaplasia for a long period.
Metaplasia that occurs in the stomach is associated with increased risk for cancer.
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