Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0073403717
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Chapter 5 - Histology - Study Guide - True or False - Page 175: 8

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Metaplasia simply means change of cell type. An example is the change of glandular epithelium to squamous non-secretory epithelium: this is not necessarily a pathologic change. Neoplasia is new growth. Neoplastic cells grow aggressively, and often develop into invasive tumors (or cancers).
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