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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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Princeton's WordNet |
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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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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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