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Metaplasia

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Metaplasia Definition

Transformation of a mature, normal cell or groups of mature cells to other forms of mature cells. The capacity for malignant transformation of metaplastic cells is a subject of controversy.

Metaplasia Synonyms

Metaplasia, Metaplastic Change, metaplasia

Terms in Metaplasia category

Atypical Metaplasia
Cervical Metaplasia
Gastric Metaplasia
Glandular Metaplasia
Hurthle Cell Metaplasia
Intestinal Metaplasia
Limbal Metaplasia
Mesenchymal Metaplasia
Spindle Cell Metaplasia
Squamous Metaplasia
Stromal Metaplasia



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