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Definition of: cataplasia
(kat′ə·plā′zhē·ə, -zē·ə) noun Pathol.
A reversion of cells or tissues to a more primitive or embryonic form. Also ca·tap·la·sis (kə·tap′lə·sis). [<NL <Gk. kata- back + -plasia a molding <plassein form, mold]
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