(thing) by redmist Sat Nov 13 1999 at 10:02:47

An increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, excluding tumor formation, whereby the bulk of the part or organ is increased.

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(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:15:47

Hy`per*pla"si*a (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. over + conformation, fr. to mold.] Med. & Biol.

An increase in, or excessive growth of, the normal elements of any part.

⇒ Hyperplasia relates to the formation of new elements, hypertrophy being an increase in bulk of preexisting normal elements.

Dunglison.

 

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