
<cell biology> That state of cell or tissue in which activity is decreased below that considered normal. Often associated with retrogressive changes (e.g., injury, degeneration, death, necrosis). ... Origin: retro-+ G. Plasis, a molding ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(ret″ro-pla´zhә) retrograde metaplasia; degeneration of a tissue or cell into a more primitive type.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ret′rō-plā′zē-ă Definitions: 1. That state of cell or tissue in which activity is decreased below that considered normal; associated with retrogressive changes (injury, degeneration, death, necrosis).
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