| plasticity |
The ability of adult stem cells to differentiate into cells not found in their native tissue or organ.
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| plastic |
Capable of deformation at constant stress once the yield point is exceeded. The ability of a material to undergo permanent deformation without returning to its original shape or failing.
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| plastic surgery |
The repair, restoration, or improvement of lost, injured, defective, or misshapen body parts
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| plastic surgery |
The alteration, replacement, or restoration of visible parts of the body, performed to correct a structural or cosmetic defect.
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| plastic |
(V) To shape plastic parts or finished articles by heat and pressure. (N) The cavity into which the plastic composition is placed and from which it takes its form.
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