METAPLASM
\mˌɛtəplˈazəm], \mˌɛtəplˈazəm], \m_ˌɛ_t_ə_p_l_ˈa_z_ə_m]\
Definitions of METAPLASM
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By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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Material in a cell which is of lower quality than the true protoplasm. It is protoplasm undergoing retrograde metamorphosis, or nourishment not fully transformed into protoplasm. [Gr.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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