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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Clear indicators of high risk come from a biopsy showing abnormal growths: proliferative lesions or premalignant lesions in the breast such as atypical hyperplasia or lobular carcinoma in situ, or LCIS.
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Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 13 Nov. 2023
Hyperplasia in the uterus, known as endometrial hyperplasia, occurs when the lining of the uterus (endometrium) becomes too thick, per the Cleveland Clinic.
—Caroline Kee, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2023
Some types of endometrial hyperplasia can lead to cancers, including endometrial cancer and uterine cancer.
—Caroline Kee, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2023
Is prostate enlargement or hyperplasia possible at such a young age?
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2023
In a rare side effect called paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH), a patient can come to grow hard fatty tissue in the affected areas, resulting in swellings and masses that can be permanent.
—Sally Singer, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2023
From it, Evangelista was diagnosed with Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH) — a rare side effect of CoolSculpting where the freezing process causes the affected fatty tissue to thicken and expand.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2023
There was no difference in rate of benign prostate hyperplasia, and prostate cancer occurred in 12 patients in the testosterone group and 11 in the placebo group.
—Matthew Herper Reprints, STAT, 16 June 2023
Uterine fibroids may impede those contractions, leading to pain.11 Risk Factors for Painful Penile Orgasms Physical risk factors for painful penile orgasms include:4 Benign prostate hyperplasia: This causes an enlarged prostate, which occurs with age and causes difficulty urinating.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 1 June 2023
Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 13 Nov. 2023
Hyperplasia in the uterus, known as endometrial hyperplasia, occurs when the lining of the uterus (endometrium) becomes too thick, per the Cleveland Clinic.
—Caroline Kee, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2023
Some types of endometrial hyperplasia can lead to cancers, including endometrial cancer and uterine cancer.
—Caroline Kee, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2023
Is prostate enlargement or hyperplasia possible at such a young age?
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2023
In a rare side effect called paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH), a patient can come to grow hard fatty tissue in the affected areas, resulting in swellings and masses that can be permanent.
—Sally Singer, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2023
From it, Evangelista was diagnosed with Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH) — a rare side effect of CoolSculpting where the freezing process causes the affected fatty tissue to thicken and expand.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2023
There was no difference in rate of benign prostate hyperplasia, and prostate cancer occurred in 12 patients in the testosterone group and 11 in the placebo group.
—Matthew Herper Reprints, STAT, 16 June 2023
Uterine fibroids may impede those contractions, leading to pain.11 Risk Factors for Painful Penile Orgasms Physical risk factors for painful penile orgasms include:4 Benign prostate hyperplasia: This causes an enlarged prostate, which occurs with age and causes difficulty urinating.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 1 June 2023
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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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