anaplastic

an·a·plas·tic

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-uh-plas-tik]
- /ˌæn əˈplæs tɪk/
- /ˌanəplˈastɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-uh-plas-tik]
- /ˌæn əˈplæs tɪk/

Definitions of anaplastic word

adjective anaplastic of or relating to anaplasia 3
adjective anaplastic relating to plastic surgery 3
adjective anaplastic characterized by a reversion to a more primitive, imperfectly developed form 3
adjective anaplastic (of cells) having reverted to a more primitive form. 1
adjective anaplastic of or relating to anaplasty. 1
noun anaplastic (oncology) Of, or relating to, a tumor that shows little histogenetic differentiation. It implies that a tumor is high grade and likely to behave in an aggressive fashion. 1

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Origin of anaplastic

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < Greek anáplast(os) moldable, plastic (see ana-, -plast) + -ic

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anaplastic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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