METAPLASTIC
\mˌɛtəplˈastɪk], \mˌɛtəplˈastɪk], \m_ˌɛ_t_ə_p_l_ˈa_s_t_ɪ_k]\
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By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
By J.H. Kenneth
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Of or pertaining to or by means of metaplasia; as M. formation of bone from cartilage.
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Of secondary formation; as M. bone, bone formed from periosteum; so called because it is formed after the first bone that is developed, and replaces it.
By Alexander Duane