anaplasia
/ˌænəˈpleɪʒə/
noun
- A condition in which cells lose their normal structure and function, often seen in aggressive cancers.
- Anaplasia is a key sign that a cancer may be more dangerous and harder to treat.
- The biopsy showed anaplasia, indicating a fast-growing tumor.
- Doctors explained that anaplasia makes cancer cells look very different from healthy cells.