Which of the following best describes Metaplasia in tissue pathology?
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Correct answer: Reversible replacement of one differentiated cell type by another
Metaplasia is the reversible transformation where one mature cell type is replaced by another mature cell type in response to environmental stress; it is considered an adaptive response rather than cancerous change.
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