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Metaplasia is a reversible change in cell types. however, for the change to reverse, the insult, stimulus, factor causing the change has to be removed?
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Yes: That is correct. If it is not removed it will progress to dysplasia and eventually to neoplasia.
Answered 5/23/2015
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