anaplastic

/ˌænəˈplæstɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by the loss of cellular and nuclear differentiation, and a disordered or uncontrolled growth of cells.

“The anaplastic type of cancer is particularly aggressive and difficult to treat.”

2. noun

a tumor or cancer characterized by the loss of cellular and nuclear differentiation.

“The patient was diagnosed with an anaplastic tumor that required immediate surgery.”

Synonyms

  • anaplastic
  • undifferentiated

Antonyms

  • benign
  • differentiated