metaplastic
/ˌmɛtəˈplæstɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or characterized by a change in the form or structure of a tissue or cell, especially in biology or medicine.
- Metaplastic cells can sometimes develop into a different type of tissue.
- The biopsy showed metaplastic changes in the stomach lining.
- Doctors studied the metaplastic transformation of the epithelial cells.
- Describing something that can change or adapt its form or function in a flexible way.
- The artist's metaplastic style allowed her to work in sculpture, painting, and digital media.
- The company's metaplastic approach to product design helped it survive market shifts.
- In a metaplastic economy, workers must learn new skills to keep up with changing industries.
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