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hyperplasia

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Noun
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hy=per=plas=i=a

CIDE DICTIONARY

hyperplasian. [NL., fr. Gr. "ype`r over + conformation, fr. to mold.].
     An increase in, or excessive growth of, the normal elements of any part.  [1913 Webster]
    " Hyperplasia relates to the formation of new elements, hypertrophy being an increase in bulk of preexisting normal elements."  Dunglison.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

hyperplasia, n. the enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increased production of cells.

Etymology
HYPER- + Gk plasis formation

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