Hyperplasia Health Article

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Reviewer Info: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. ; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 08/11/2009

Definition

Hyperplasia is increased cell production in a normal tissue or organ. Hyperplasia may be a sign of precancerous changes. This is called pathologic hyperplasia.

It can also be due to the growth of completely normal cells. This is called physiologic hyperplasia.

Alternative Names

Hypergenesis
Hyperplasia
Hyperplasia 		Lymphatic system
Lymphatic system

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