cataplasia

[kat-uh-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh]

noun Biology.

degeneration of a cell or tissue.

Origin of cataplasia

cata- + -plasia

Related formscat·a·plas·tic

[kat-uh-plas-tik] /ˌkæt əˈplæs tɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for cataplasia

cataplasia

noun

the degeneration of cells and tissues to a less highly developed form

Derived Formscataplastic (ˌkætəˈplæstɪk), adjective

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cataplasia in Medicine

cataplasia

[kăt′ə-plā′zhə]

n.

Degenerative reversion of cells or tissue to a less differentiated form.