metaplasias
/ˌmɛtəˈpleɪʒəz/
noun
- The plural of metaplasia; changes in which one type of adult cell is replaced by another type of cell, often in response to stress or injury.
- Chronic acid reflux can cause metaplasias in the lining of the esophagus.
- The pathologist identified several metaplasias in the tissue sample.
- Doctors monitor metaplasias because they can sometimes lead to more serious conditions.
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