Pronunciation:
en do MEE tree al hy per PLAY zhea • (noun)
Examples:
Types/descriptions of endometrial hyperplasia include cystic, adenomatous, glandular,
simple, complex, Swiss-cheese - as well as degrees of severity (mild, moderate,
severe)
Common Misspellings:
hyperplaysia
Related Resources:
Q&A's about Endometrial
Hyperplasia
7 Signs of Gynecologic Cancers
Definition:
A condition where the endometrium (lining of the uterus) becomes overgrown, usually
related to too much estrogen, or an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone.
The most common symptom is abnormal bleeding. Most of the time, it is not considered
to be precancerous, unless it contains atypical cells (atypia). Most types
of hyperplasia respond well to hormone therapy.
Related Terms
• endometrium
• uterine cancer
atypia
Making Sense of Hyperplasia
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