Pathology · Multiple Systems · Hard
Anaplasia
Meaning: Loss of normal cell differentiation and structure, typical of highly malignant tumour cells.
In practice: The pathologist reported marked anaplasia, suggesting an aggressive, poorly differentiated cancer.
Word parts
- -plasia means formation or growth
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Which word means: Passage of white blood cells through intact blood vessel walls into surrounding tissue.
Answer: Diapedesis
Which word means: Immune protein produced by the body that mistakenly targets its own proteins or tissues.
Answer: Autoantibody
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