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Hyperplasia

Noun: Hyperplasia refers to the abnormal increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue, causing an enlargement or overgrowth.

Example sentence: The doctor diagnosed the patient's condition as prostate hyperplasia, which required medication to manage.

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Adjective: When used as an adjective, hyperplasia describes a condition characterized by abnormal cellular growth.

Example sentence: The pathologist observed hyperplasia in the lung tissue sample, indicating a potential respiratory disorder.

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Verb: As a verb, hyperplasia signifies the process of abnormal cell multiplication and growth in a specific organ or tissue.

Example sentence: The overactive glands in her skin caused it to hyperplasia, resulting in the development of numerous small bumps.

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