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Hyperplasia

Hyperplasia

Overview

Hyperplasia is the increased cell production of normal tissue in the body which causes the organ to increase in size.

Review Date 2/5/2023

Updated by: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.