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metaplasia [Brit ˌmɛtəˈpleɪzɪə, Am ˌmɛdəˈpleɪʒ(i)ə] N

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The epithelial cells are usually columnar, but the columnar epthelial cells can undergo apocrine or squamous metaplasia. en.wikipedia.org

Foci of squamous metaplasia and dysplasia may be present in the epithelium proximal to adenocarcinomas, but these are not the precursor lesions for this tumor. en.wikipedia.org

Intestinal metaplasia typically begins in response to chronic mucosal injury in the antrum, and may extend to the body. en.wikipedia.org

In this condition, cartilaginous metaplasia takes place within the synovial membrane of the joint. en.wikipedia.org

Prior to abnormal growth (known as neoplasia), cells often undergo an abnormal pattern of growth, such as metaplasia or dysplasia. en.wikipedia.org

The cells which constitute the tumor eventually undergo metaplasia, followed by dysplasia then anaplasia, resulting in a malignant phenotype. en.wikipedia.org

Other metaplastic entities in the urinary bladder include squamous metaplasia and nephrogenic adenoma. en.wikipedia.org

Colonic metaplasia is usually identified by finding goblet cells in the epithelium and is necessary for the true diagnosis. en.wikipedia.org

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