Anaplastic
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌænəˈplæstɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Anaplastic is an adjective meaning (surgery) Of or relating to plastic surgery.
Meaning
(surgery) Of or relating to plastic surgery.
More Meanings
- (oncology) Of, or relating to, a tumor that shows little histogenetic differentiation. It implies that a tumor is high grade and likely to behave in an aggressive fashion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oligoastrocytoma, astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, oligodendrogliomas, antianaplastic, antitumoral.
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