anaplasis
|a-na-pla-sis|
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/ˌæn.əˈpleɪ.sɪs/
restoration to original form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anaplasis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anaplasis,' where 'ana-' meant 'again' and 'plasis' meant 'formation.'
Historical Evolution
'anaplasis' was adopted directly from Greek 'anaplasis' into modern scientific English terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'formation again' or 'restoration,' and in modern usage, it refers specifically to the biological process of tissue regeneration.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a process of regeneration or restoration of lost or damaged tissue to its original form, especially in biology or medicine.
The salamander's limb regrew through anaplasis after being severed.
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Last updated: 2025/07/30 00:06