metaplasia JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˌmɛtəˈpleɪʒiə/ · met·a·pla·sia
noun
- The conversion of one type of tissue into another. Chronic irritation of the bronchial lining can cause metaplasia, where normal ciliated epithelium is replaced by squamous cells.
Synonyms
transformationconversionmetamorphosisdifferentiationreprogrammingcellular changeplasticityalteration
Antonyms
Did you know? Barrett's esophagus, where the esophageal lining becomes intestinal‑type tissue, is a classic clinical example of metaplasia.