hyperplasia

American

[hahy-per-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh] / ˌhaɪ pərˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə /

noun

Pathology, Biology.

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

hyperplasia British

/ ˌhaɪpəˈplæzɪə, ˌhaɪpəˈplæstɪk /

noun

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

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Derived Forms

hyperplastic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of hyperplasia

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

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Low levels of a key hormone called 'cortisol' is typically a result of conditions such as Addison's and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.

From Science Daily • Oct. 20, 2023

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