hyperplasia
/ˌhaɪpərˈpleɪʒə/
noun
- An increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, causing it to grow larger.
- Hyperplasia of the skin can occur as a response to chronic irritation or sun damage.
- The doctor explained that the patient's enlarged prostate was due to benign hyperplasia.
- In some cases, hormonal changes during pregnancy can cause hyperplasia of the breast tissue.