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hyperplasia

/ˌhaɪ.pɚ.ˈpleɪ.ʒə/

Meanings
noun
An increase in the size of a tissue or organ due to increased number of cells.

Examples :

"The doctor explained that the enlarged prostate was likely caused by hyperplasia, an increase in the number of cells in the prostate gland. "
medicine physiology biology anatomy disease organ condition

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increased verb

/ɪnˈkɹiːst/

(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.

"His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money."

Illustration tissue

tissue noun

/ˈtɪsjuː/ /ˈtɪʃu/

Thin, woven, gauze-like fabric.

"The delicate tissue paper wrapped the fragile antique doll. "

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organ noun

/ˈɔː.ɡən/ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən/

A larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions.

"bodily organs"

Illustration cells

cells noun

/sɛlz/

A single-room dwelling for a hermit.

"High in the remote mountains, the monastery offered simple cells to any hermit seeking a life of solitude and prayer. "

Illustration prostate

prostate noun

/ˈpɹɒsteɪt/ /pɹəʊˈsteɪt/

The prostate gland.

"My grandfather goes to the doctor regularly to have his prostate checked. "

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explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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increase noun

/ɪnˈkriːs/ /ˈɪŋkriːs/

An amount by which a quantity is increased.

"The increase in homework assignments this week was significant. "

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caused verb

/kɔzd/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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likely noun

/ˈlaɪkli/

Something or somebody considered likely.

"The likely winner of the science fair is Sarah, judging by her impressive project. "

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number noun

/ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ /ˈnʌmə/ /ˈnʌmɚ/

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

"Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."

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enlarged verb

/ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒd/ /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒd/

To make larger.

"The photographer enlarged the picture so we could see everyone's faces more clearly. "