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Tissue Fates
| Tissue Homeostasis: | Healthy and normal functioning of the tissue. |
| Clonal Expansion: | In comparison to homeostasis, an increase in the number of proliferating cells, leading to aberrant/dysplastic tissue. |
| Niche Depletion: | A reduction of stem cells, leading to decline in the capacity for tissue renewal. |
