Which term means a change in the structure and orientation of cells, characterized by a loss of differentiation?
A) Anaplasia
B) Hyperplasia
C) Hypertrophy
D) Hypoplasia

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Anaplasia refers to a reversion of differentiation in cells, often seen in malignant tumors, where cells lose the morphological characteristics of mature cells and their orientation with respect to each other and to the basement membrane. This term is specifically associated with a loss of differentiation and structural organization.

Which Term Means a Change in the Structure and Orientation