HYPERPLASIA Definition & Meaning

hyperplasia

[hahy-per-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Pathology, Biology.

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

hyperplasia

/ 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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Other 51�Թ� Forms

hyperplastic adjective

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of hyperplasia¹

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

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These vessels were encased by CGRP+ sensory nerve fibers and were growing towards the lining fibroblasts in areas of excessive tissue growth, or hyperplasia.

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

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A majority of all the reports refer to hyperplasia.

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A majority of the reports refer to hyperplasia.

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

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hyperplane hyperploid

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