hyperplasia

noun

hy·​per·​pla·​sia ˌhī-pər-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə 

: an abnormal or unusual increase in the elements composing a part (such as cells composing a tissue) compare benign prostatic hyperplasia

hyperplastic

ˌhī-pər-ˈpla-stik 

adjective

Examples of hyperplasia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His battle with his prostate health started over 10 years ago with an initial diagnosis of benign prostate hyperplasia, or BPH. — Luisel Ricks-Santi, The Conversation, 20 May 2025

The problem with gingival hyperplasia is the redundant pockets of gum tissue that are created and that can trap bacteria and particulate matter. — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 28 Dec. 2025

Still, bleeding after menopause should always be evaluated to rule out other potential underlying causes, like endometrial hyperplasia or cancer. — Jess Sims, Health, 26 Dec. 2024

Tangir said the GLP-1s also are curbing a pre-cancer condition in the uterine lining called complex atypical hyperplasia. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing hyperplasia

• angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia
• benign prostatic hyperplasia
• congenital adrenal hyperplasia
• giant lymph node hyperplasia

Rhymes for hyperplasia

• achalasia
• euthanasia
• hypoplasia
• metaplasia
• neoplasia
• aphasia
• aplasia
• dysplasia
• fantasia
• telangiectasia

Medical Definition

hyperplasia

noun

hy·​per·​pla·​sia ˌhī-pər-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə 

: an abnormal or unusual increase in the elements composing a part (as cells composing a tissue) see benign prostatic hyperplasia, congenital adrenal hyperplasia

hyperplastic

-ˈplas-tik 

adjective

hyperplastically

-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb