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Hyperplasia

Abnormal cell proliferation.

Increase in tissue size due to greater cell number. Contrasted with hypertrophy (increase in cell size).

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper)Glossary

    Increase in tissue size due to greater cell number. Contrasted with hypertrophy (increase in cell size).

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