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Noun: hyperplasia  ,hI-pu(r)'pley-zhu
  1. Abnormal increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue
    "Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common condition in older men"

Derived forms: hyperplasias

Type of: dysplasia

Encyclopedia: Hyperplasia