Pronunciation:
high per PLAY zhea • (noun)
Common Misspellings:
hyperplaysia
Related Resources:
Definition:
A general term that means "too many cells". The significance varies
depending upon where in the body and its causes. In the female reproductive system,
the two main types are endometrial hyperplasia and squamous cell hyperplasia in
the vulva. These conditions are not cancerous, although some types of endometrial
hyperplasia are precancerous.
Related Terms
• endometrial hyperplasia
• squamous cell hyperplasia
Making Sense of Hyperplasia (about Endometrial
Hyperplasia)
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