Cataplasia (Noun)
Meaning
(biology) degenerative reversion of cells or tissue to a less differentiated or more primitive form.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The pathologist noted that the tumor cells had undergone cataplasia, reverting to a more primitive state and losing their specialized functions.
- Cataplasia of the epithelial cells in the lung tissue was a hallmark of the disease, leading to a loss of lung function and eventual respiratory failure.
- The researcher studied the process of cataplasia in embryonic development, where it played a crucial role in the formation of certain tissues and organs.
- The cancer cells had undergone cataplasia, losing their differentiated characteristics and becoming more aggressive and invasive.
- The degenerative changes in the brain tissue were characterized by cataplasia of the neurons, leading to a loss of cognitive function and motor control.