hyperplasia
noun
hy·per·pla·sia
ˌhī-pər-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə 
: an abnormal or unusual increase in the elements composing a part (such as cells composing a tissue) compare benign prostatic hyperplasia
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More serious complications can also occur, such as paradoxical adipose hyperplasia or hernia.
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
They can be used to manage and treat a myriad of gynecologic issues, such as abnormal uterine bleeding, and can be protective against conditions like uterine hyperplasia and endometrial cancer.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
Benign prostatic hyperplasia can also cause difficulty starting a urine stream, a weak or interrupted urine stream, and/or urinary retention.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
These include: Benign prostatic hyperplasia: This is an enlarged prostate not associated with cancer.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
They can be used to manage and treat a myriad of gynecologic issues, such as abnormal uterine bleeding, and can be protective against conditions like uterine hyperplasia and endometrial cancer.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
Benign prostatic hyperplasia can also cause difficulty starting a urine stream, a weak or interrupted urine stream, and/or urinary retention.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
These include: Benign prostatic hyperplasia: This is an enlarged prostate not associated with cancer.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Hyperplasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperplasia. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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hyperplasia
noun
hy·per·pla·sia
ˌhī-pər-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə
: an abnormal or unusual increase in the elements composing a part (as cells composing a tissue) see benign prostatic hyperplasia, congenital adrenal hyperplasia
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