a·plas·tic

(ā-plăs′tĭk)

adj.

1. Lacking form.

2. Medicine

a. Unable to form or regenerate tissue.

b. Of or characterized by aplasia.

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aplastic

(eɪˈplæstɪk)

adj

1. (Pathology) relating to or characterized by aplasia

2. (Pathology) failing to develop into new tissue; defective in the regeneration of tissue, as of blood cells: aplastic anaemia.

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aplastic

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