Cell definitions Flashcards
1
Q
What is hypertrophy
A
Enlarged cell
2
Q
What is hyperplasia
A
Increased cell number
3
Q
What is atrophy
A
Decrease number and cell size
4
Q
What is metaplasia
A
Cell change to another type
-Barrets
5
Q
What is Dysplagia
A
Change differentiated cell to poorly differentiated cell
6
Q
What is Ischemia
A
Reduced tissue perfusion without infarction
-TIA
7
Q
What is infarction
A
Reduced tissue perfusion with irreversible cell damage
-Ischemic stroke