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

hyperplastic

ˌhī-pər-ˈpla-stik 

adjective

Examples of hyperplasia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Summary Research suggests that diet can influence the risk of developing an enlarged prostate or benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and the management of symptoms. —Jamin Brahmbhatt, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024

Clear indicators of high risk come from a biopsy showing abnormal growths: proliferative lesions or premalignant lesions in the breast such as atypical hyperplasia or lobular carcinoma in situ, or LCIS. —Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 13 Nov. 2023

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing hyperplasia

• angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia
• benign prostatic hyperplasia
• congenital adrenal hyperplasia
• giant lymph node hyperplasia

Medical Definition

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

hyperplastic

-ˈplas-tik 

adjective

hyperplastically

-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb