Dysplastic
Dysplastic
Dysplastic (pronunciation: dis-PLAS-tik) is a term used in medicine to describe abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs. It is derived from the Greek words "dys" meaning bad or difficult, and "plasis" meaning formation or growth.
Definition
Dysplastic is a term used to describe cells or tissues that have undergone dysplasia, a type of abnormal growth or development. This can occur in various parts of the body and can be a precursor to cancer in some cases. Dysplastic changes are often seen in cells that have been exposed to chronic irritation or inflammation.
Related Terms
- Dysplasia: A medical term for a pattern of cells that indicates abnormal growth or development. Dysplasia can occur in many different tissues in the body, including the skin, cervix, lungs, and colon.
- Neoplasia: The process of new, uncontrolled growth of cells that is not under physiological control. Neoplasia can be benign or malignant (cancerous).
- Hyperplasia: An increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue. This can occur as a normal response to a stimulus (such as hormone stimulation) or as a result of disease or injury.
- Metaplasia: A reversible change in which one type of cell is replaced by another type of cell. This often occurs in response to chronic inflammation or irritation.
- Anaplasia: A condition in which cells have lost their normal differentiation and appear immature. This is often seen in aggressive, rapidly growing tumors.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dysplastic
- Wikipedia's article - Dysplastic
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