'Hyperplasia' definitions:

Definition of 'hyperplasia'

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noun
Abnormal increase in number of cells

Definition of 'Hyperplasia'

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  • Hyperplasia \Hy`per*pla"si*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. "ype`r over + ? conformation, fr. ? to mold.] (Med. & Biol.) An increase in, or excessive growth of, the normal elements of any part. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: Hyperplasia relates to the formation of new elements, hypertrophy being an increase in bulk of preexisting normal elements. --Dunglison. [1913 Webster]

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