Metaplasia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007264",
  "term": "Metaplasia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The reversible replacement of one differentiated adult cell type by another differentiated adult cell type. This change often occurs in response to chronic irritation or inflammation, adapting the tissue to better withstand the environmental stress. An example is the change from columnar to squamous epithelium in the respiratory tract of smokers.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "adult"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 779 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/metaplasia/"
}