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aplastic

 
Dictionary: a·plas·tic   (ā-plăs'tĭk) pronunciation
adj.
  1. Lacking form.
  2. Pathology.
    1. Unable to form or regenerate tissue.
    2. Of or characterized by aplasia.

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Medical Dictionary: a·plas·tic
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(ā-plăs'tĭk, ə-plăs'-)
adj.
  1. Unable to form or regenerate tissue.
  2. Of, relating to, or characterized by aplasia.
Veterinary Dictionary: aplastic
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Pertaining to or characterized by aplasia; having no tendency to develop into new tissue.

  • a. anemia — see aplastic anemia.
  • a. crisis — temporary bone marrow failure associated with any disease causing a chronic hemolysis.
 
 

 

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