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Anaplastic

Definition:

Anaplastic refers to a condition or characteristic of cells or tissues that have lost their differentiated features or structure.

Senses:

1. Medical Sense:

In medicine, anaplastic refers to the abnormal growth and development of cells, usually associated with cancerous or malignant tumors.

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Sample sentence:

"The patient was diagnosed with anaplastic lymphoma, a highly aggressive form of cancer."

2. Biology Sense:

Anaplastic can also describe cells or tissues that have regressed to a more primitive or undifferentiated state.

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Sample sentence:

"During tissue regeneration, anaplastic cells play a crucial role in the formation of new tissue."

Local Usage:

Anaplastic is also used informally in certain regions to describe something as extreme, unruly, or wild.

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Sample sentence:

"The concert was anaplastic, with people dancing wildly and singing at the top of their lungs."