# hyperplasia

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈpleɪ.ʒə/ · frequency rank #53,611

## Definitions
1. An increase in the size of a tissue or organ due to increased number of cells.

## Etymology
From hyper- + -plasia.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hyperplasia