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metaplasia
metaplasia (met-ă-play-ziă) n. an abnormal change in the nature of a tissue, usually in response to an environmental factor. myeloid m. the development of bone marrow elements in organs such as the spleen and liver. This may occur after bone marrow failure.
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metaplasia
metaplasia The transformation of a tissue into a different type. This is an abnormal process; for example, metaplasia of the epithelium of the bronchi may be an early sign of cancer.
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