Which term is used to describe a cell showing a loss of cellular differentiation?

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Anaplasia is defined as the loss of cellular differentiation, irregularities of the size and shape of the nucleus, and the loss of normal tissue structure. In clinical specimens, anaplasia is recognized by a loss of organization and a significant increase in nuclear size with evidence of ongoing proliferation. Dysplasia is the presence of an abnormal cell type within a tissue and often is called "precancerous." Hyperplasia is an enlargement of an organ or tissue due to increased production of its cells, also often considered precancerous. Metaplasia is an abnormal change in the characteristics of a tissue.

Which Term Is Used to Describe a Cell Showing a Loss