anaplastic

English

Etymology

anaplasty +‎ -ic

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌænəˈplæstɪk/
Rhymes: -æstɪk

Adjective

anaplastic (not comparable)

(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.
(surgery) Of or relating to plastic surgery.

Derived terms

anaplastic astrocytoma
anaplastic carcinoma

Related terms

anaplasia
anaplasma
anaplasmataceae
anaplastology

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