Pathology The term metaplasia refers to A Irregular, atypical proliferative changes in epithelial or mesenchymal cells B Loss of cell substance producing shrinkage of the cells C Replacement of one type of adult cell by another type of adult cell D None of the above 💡 Explanation The term metaplasia refers to ✓ Correct Answer: C. Replacement of one type of adult cell by another type of adult cell