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anaplastic

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an·a·plas·tic  (n-plstk)
adj.
1. Medicine Relating to the surgical restoration of a lost or absent part.
2. Of or characterized by cells that have become less differentiated.
anaplastic [ˌænəˈplæstɪk]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) of or relating to anaplasia
2. (Medicine / Surgery) relating to plastic surgery
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.anaplastic - of or relating to anaplasiaanaplastic - of or relating to anaplasia          
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