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

/ ˌhaɪpəˈplæstɪk; ˌhaɪpəˈplæzɪə /

noun

1. See hypertrophy
   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

Like senility, there is no way to stop sebaceous hyperplasia from advancing, either.

From The Daily Beast

With hyperplasia of lamina, at the anterior portion of the distal phalanx, there results a thick "white line."

From Project Gutenberg

The inflammation is accompanied by the formation of so-called granules, and at the same time by a hyperplasia of the papillae.

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The bronchial glands have undergone hyperplasia, being enlarged and hard.

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The rest of the gland may be normal, or may show some degree of hyperplasia.

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This change consists in hyperplasia of the gland-constituents.

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