hyperplasia

/ˈhaɪpərˌpleɪʒ(i)ə/
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Definitions of hyperplasia
  1. noun
    abnormal increase in number of cells
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    types:
    BPH, benign prostatic hyperplasia
    enlarged prostate; appears to be part of the natural aging process
    type of:
    dysplasia
    abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth
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