Definitions of HYPERPLASIA [ˌhaɪ pərˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə]

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) hyperplasia
abnormal multiplication of cells.

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

Etymology: (1860–65)

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1. (noun) hyperplasia
abnormal increase in number of cells

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1. (noun) HYPERPLASIA
an increase in, or excessive growth of, the normal elements of any part

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U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. HYPERPLASIA
An increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ without tumor formation. It differs from HYPERTROPHY, which is an increase in bulk without an increase in the number of cells.

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