cataplasia
/ˌkætəˈpleɪʒə/
noun
- The degeneration or reversal of cells or tissues to a less developed or simpler state.
- Cataplasia can occur in tissues that are damaged or under stress.
- Researchers are studying cataplasia to understand how cells lose their specialized functions.
- The doctor explained that cataplasia is sometimes seen in chronic inflammation.
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