noun
- plural of hyperplasia; abnormal increases in the number of cells in an organ or tissue
Usage: medical
Examples
- The pathologist identified multiple hyperplasias in the tissue samples.
- Benign prostatic hyperplasias are common in older men.
- The study examined various types of epithelial hyperplasias.
- Endometrial hyperplasias can cause irregular bleeding.
- The oncologist discussed the different hyperplasias found in the biopsy.
- Sebaceous hyperplasias appear as small, yellowish bumps on the skin.