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hyperplasia
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hy·per·pla·sia  (hpr-plzh)
n.
An abnormal increase in the number of cells in an organ or a tissue with consequent enlargement.
hyper·plastic (-plstk) adj.
hyperplasia [ˌhaɪpəˈplæzɪə]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) enlargement of a bodily organ or part resulting from an increase in the total number of cells Compare hypertrophy
hyperplastic  [ˌhaɪpəˈplæstɪk] adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hyperplasia - abnormal increase in number of cells
dysplasia - abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth
benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH - enlarged prostate; appears to be part of the natural aging process


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