metaplastic

met·a·pla·sia

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [met-uh-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh]
- /ˌmɛt əˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [met-uh-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh]
- /ˌmɛt əˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə/

Definitions of metaplastic word

noun metaplastic the transformation of one type of tissue into another. 1
noun metaplastic Relating to, or produced by metaplasia. 1
adjective metaplastic relating to, produced by, or characterized by metaplasia 0

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Origin of metaplastic

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; meta- + -plasia

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Parts of speech for Metaplastic

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metaplastic 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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