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ANAPLASTIC

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an⋅a⋅plas⋅tic

[an-uh-plas-tik]
–adjective Pathology.
1. (of cells) having reverted to a more primitive form.
2. of or pertaining to anaplasty.

Origin:
1875–80; < Gk anáplast(os) moldable, plastic (see ana-, -plast ) + -ic
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an·a·plas·tic   (ān'ə-plās'tĭk)   
adj.  
  1. Medicine Relating to the surgical restoration of a lost or absent part.

  2. Of or characterized by cells that have become less differentiated.

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Main Entry: an·a·plas·tic
Pronunciation: "an-&-'plas-tik
Function: adjective
: characterized by, composed of, or being cells whichhave reverted to a relatively undifferentiated state <anaplastic carcinomas>
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anaplastic an·a·plas·tic (ān'ə-plās'tĭk)
adj.

  1. Relating to the surgical restoration of a lost or absent part.

  2. Of, relating to, or characterized by cells that have become less differentiated.

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