hyperplasia

[ hahy-per-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]

noun

, Pathology, Biology.

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

hyperplasia

/ ˌhaɪpəˈplæzɪə; ˌhaɪpəˈplæstɪk /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• hyperplastic, adjective

Other Words From

• hy·per·plas·tic [hahy-per-, plas, -tik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyperplasia¹

First recorded in 1860–65; hyper- + -plasia

Example Sentences

In the end, she says she went to her GP, who eventually referred her to a team of NHS specialists who diagnosed her with endometrial hyperplasia - a change in the lining of the womb, which can lead to cancer.

From BBC

These vessels were encased by CGRP+ sensory nerve fibers and were growing towards the lining fibroblasts in areas of excessive tissue growth, or hyperplasia.

From Science Daily

A look at the condition, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia:

From Seattle Times

The word “benign” in benign prostatic hyperplasia means the prostate isn’t cancerous.

From Seattle Times

An enlarged prostate, known also as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is a noncancerous condition that occurs frequently among older men.

From New York Times