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
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate.
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Md Published, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Lowering the risk of endometrial hyperplasia by regulating vaginal pH
Promoting calcium absorption, which can protect the bones from osteopenia and osteoporosis
Reducing the risk of breast cancer
In healthy people, probiotics are usually safe and well tolerated.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
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
Evangelista later revealed that she had been diagnosed with Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH), a rare side effect that affects less than 1% of CoolSculpting patients, in which the freezing process causes the affected fatty tissue to thicken and expand.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Md Published, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Lowering the risk of endometrial hyperplasia by regulating vaginal pH
Promoting calcium absorption, which can protect the bones from osteopenia and osteoporosis
Reducing the risk of breast cancer
In healthy people, probiotics are usually safe and well tolerated.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
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
Evangelista later revealed that she had been diagnosed with Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH), a rare side effect that affects less than 1% of CoolSculpting patients, in which the freezing process causes the affected fatty tissue to thicken and expand.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Hyperplasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperplasia. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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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
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