Disturbances Of Growth Flashcards
1
Q
Atrophy
A
Decrease in size
2
Q
Hyper trophy
A
Increase in size
3
Q
Hyperplasia
A
Increase in number of cells
4
Q
Metaplasia
A
Changes from one cell to another
5
Q
Dysplasia
A
Changes in size shape or function
6
Q
Anaplasia
A
Complete disorganization of a cell
7
Q
Agenesis
A
Absence of an organ
Usually a paired organ
8
Q
Aplasia
A
Small remnants of the organ present
9
Q
Hypoplasia
A
Organ smaller than normal and defective
