hyperplasia

American  

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

noun

Pathology, Biology.

1. abnormal multiplication of cells.

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

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hyperplasia British  

/ ˌhaɪpəˈplæzɪə, ˌhaɪpəˈplæstɪk /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• hyperplastic adjective

Etymology

Origin of hyperplasia

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

This side effect, called paradoxical adipose hyperplasia, usually requires surgery to correct.

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