hypertrophy

Your pathology report for 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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What is hypertrophy?

Hypertrophy is a non-cancerous condition characterized by an increase in the size of individual cells, resulting in an overall enlargement of the affected tissue or organ. It differs from hyperplasia, which involves increasing the number of cells rather than their size. The term hypertrophic is also used to describe tissues that have undergone hypertrophy. What …
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