👉 In medicine, a "pseudoplastic" or "pseudo-keratin" is an epithelial cell that grows beyond its normal limit and is often associated with cancer. It can be caused by a variety of factors such as radiation, chemotherapy, or genetic mutations. In the context of opisthenic cells, it refers to cells that are not functioning properly and grow past their natural limits. The term "opisthenar" comes from Greek and means "inflammation," which