hyperplasia

hy·per·pla·sia

 (hī′pər-plā′zhə)

n.

An abnormal increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, with consequent enlargement of the part or organ.

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hy′per·plas′tic (-plăs′tĭk) adj.

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hyperplasia

(ˌhaɪpəˈplæzɪə)

n

(Pathology) enlargement of a bodily organ or part resulting from an increase in the total number of cells. Compare hypertrophy

hyperplastic adj

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hy•per•pla•sia

(ˌhaɪ pərˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə)

n.

1. abnormal multiplication of cells.

2. enlargement of a part due to an abnormal numerical increase of its cells.

[1860–65]

hy`per•plas′tic (-ˈplæs tɪk) adj.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

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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Translations

iperplasia

hy·per·pla·si·a

n. hiperplasia, proliferación excesiva de células normales en un tejido.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

hyperplasia

n hiperplasia; benign prostatic— hiperplasia prostática benigna; congenital adrenal — hiperplasia suprarrenal congénita

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