hyperplasia JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˌhaɪ.pɚ.ˈpleɪ.ʒə/ · hy·per·pla·si·a
noun
- An increase in the size of a tissue or organ due to an increased number of cells. The doctor diagnosed the patient with hyperplasia of the prostate gland, which required surgical intervention.
- A condition characterized by the abnormal growth of cells in a tissue or organ. The patient's hyperplasia was caused by prolonged exposure to a carcinogenic substance.
Did you know? The term 'hyperplasia' was first used in the late 19th century to describe the abnormal growth of cells in tissues, and has since become a crucial concept in medical research and diagnosis.