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

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

The procedure, however, left her with a rare complication called paradoxical adipose hyperplasia, or overgrowth of fatty tissue.

From Salon

A majority of all the reports refer to hyperplasia.

From New York Times

A majority of the reports refer to hyperplasia.

From Seattle Times

After the procedure, Evangelista said she developed paradoxical adipose hyperplasia — a rare side effect of fat freezing she maintains she was never informed about.

From Los Angeles Times