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Hyperplasia - Overview

Alternative Names

Hypergenesis

Definition of Hyperplasia:

Hyperplasia is an excess of normal tissue. Specifically, it is the increased cell production in a normal tissue or an organ. Hyperplasia may be a sign of precancerous changes.

  • Reviewed last on: 8/28/2007
  • Daniel R Alexander, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.