hypertrophy

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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Hypertrophy

What does hypertrophy mean? Hypertrophy is an increase in the size of cells that leads to an overall increase in the size of the tissue or organ. It is a non-cancerous change. Another word for hypertrophy is hypertrophic. In contrast to hyperplasia, hypertrophy does not result in an increased number of cells. Skeletal and cardiac …
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