anaplasia

an·a·pla·sia

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-uh-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh]
- /ˌæn əˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-uh-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh]
- /ˌæn əˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/

Definitions of anaplasia word

noun anaplasia reversion of plant or animal cells to a simpler less differentiated form 3
noun anaplasia the loss of structural differentiation within a cell or group of cells. 1
noun anaplasia (biology) A reversion of differentiation in cells that is characteristic of malignancy in tumours. 1

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Origin of anaplasia

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; ana- + -plasia

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Parts of speech for Anaplasia

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anaplasia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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