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aplastic

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a·plas·tic (-plstk, -pls-)
adj.
1. Unable to form or regenerate tissue.
2. Of, relating to, or characterized by aplasia.
Aplastic
Exhibiting incomplete or faulty development.
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aplastic.
See aplasia.
aplastic
pertaining to or characterized by aplasia; having no tendency to develop into new tissue.
aplastic anemia
see aplastic anemia.
aplastic crisis
temporary bone marrow failure associated with any disease causing a chronic hemolysis.


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