adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   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. not-comparable
2. 2
   Of or relating to plastic surgery. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   of or relating to anaplasia wordnet

Etymology

From anaplasty + -ic.

Related phrases

anaplastic astrocytomaanaplastic carcinomaplastic surgery

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