hyperplastic

Hyperplastic tonsil

A hyperplastic tonsil is a benign (non-cancerous) condition that results from an increased number of cells normally found in the tonsil. The tonsils are small masses of lymphoid tissue located at the back of your throat and play a role in your immune system by helping to trap and fight off infections. When the number …
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Hyperplasia

What does hyperplasia mean? Hyperplasia is a non-cancerous change that means an increased number of cells compared to normal. This change can only be seen when the tissue sample is examined under the microscope. Another word for hyperplasia is hyperplastic. Types of hyperplasia Hyperplasia can start anywhere in the body. In some parts of the …
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