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源自希腊语 'meta-'(改变) + 'plasis'(形成),19世纪中期进入医学词汇。
❶ 一种细胞类型转化为另一种细胞类型的病理过程,通常由慢性刺激或压力引起,属于可逆性变化。常见于组织修复或适应异常环境时。
“Intestinal metaplasia in the stomach is often caused by chronic gastritis.”
(胃部的肠上皮化生通常由慢性胃炎引起。)
“Squamous metaplasia of the respiratory epithelium can occur due to smoking.”
(呼吸道上皮的鳞状化生可能因吸烟导致。)
squamous metaplasia — 特指上皮细胞转化为鳞状细胞的过程,常见于长期暴露于刺激物的组织。
“Squamous metaplasia in the bronchial tubes is frequently seen in heavy smokers.”
(支气管鳞状上皮化生常见于重度吸烟者。)
intestinal metaplasia — 胃黏膜上皮转变为肠型上皮的病理变化,可能增加胃癌风险。
“Endoscopy revealed intestinal metaplasia in the patient's gastric mucosa.”
(内镜检查显示患者胃黏膜存在肠上皮化生。)