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What does the suffix '-plasia' refer to?
What does the suffix '-trophy' refer to?
What does 'ana/plasia' mean?
Change in the structure of cells and their orientation
What does 'a/plasia' indicate?
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Define 'dys/plasia'.
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What does 'hyper/plasia' mean?
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What is 'neo/plasia'?
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What does 'dys/trophy' refer to?
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What is indicated by 'a/trophy'?
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Define 'hyper/trophy'.
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Study Notes
Cellular Growth and Development Terminology
- -plasia: Refers to formation or growth, particularly in the number of cells.
- -trophy: Indicates development in the size of cells, tissues, or organs.
Types of Cellular Changes
- ana/plasia: Describes changes in the structure and orientation of cells.
- a/plasia: Indicates a complete lack of cell formation.
- dys/plasia: Refers to abnormal or poor formation of cells.
Abnormal Cell Growth
- hyper/plasia: Represents an abnormal increase in cell numbers while maintaining normal arrangement.
- neo/plasia: Describes the new and abnormal accelerated formation of cells, often resulting in tumor formation.
Tissue and Organ Development Issues
- dys/trophy: Refers to poor or painful development of tissues or organs, commonly associated with muscle tissues.
- a/trophy: Indicates tissue wasting or lack of development, frequently related to muscle tissue.
- hyper/trophy: Relates to the overdevelopment in size of an organ.
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