Hyperplastic: meaning, definitions and examples
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hyperplastic
[ haɪpərˈplæstɪk ]
medical condition
Hyperplastic refers to the abnormal increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, often leading to an enlargement of that tissue. This condition can be a response to various stimuli, including inflammation, injury, or hormonal changes. Hyperplastic tissues can sometimes be benign but may also precede malignant transformations.
Synonyms
excessive growth, proliferative, tumorous.
Examples of usage
- Hyperplastic tissue can occur in the prostate gland.
- The biopsy revealed hyperplastic changes indicating a possible pre-cancerous condition.
- Hyperplastic lesions are often monitored for potential growth or changes.
Translations
Translations of the word "hyperplastic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hiperplástico
🇮🇳 हाइपरप्लास्टिक
🇩🇪 hyperplastisch
🇮🇩 hiperplastik
🇺🇦 гіперпластичний
🇵🇱 hiperplastyczny
🇯🇵 ハイパープラスチック
🇫🇷 hyperplastique
🇪🇸 hiperplástico
🇹🇷 hiperplastik
🇰🇷 하이퍼플라스틱
🇸🇦 فرط التنسج
🇨🇿 hyperplastický
🇸🇰 hyperplastický
🇨🇳 超增生的
🇸🇮 hiperplastičen
🇮🇸 ofurplasti
🇰🇿 гиперпластикалық
🇬🇪 ჰიპერპლასტური
🇦🇿 hiperplastik
🇲🇽 hiperplástico
Etymology
The term 'hyperplastic' originates from the combination of the Greek prefix 'hyper-', meaning 'over' or 'excessive', and 'plastic', derived from the Greek 'plastikos', which means 'able to be molded or shaped'. 'Hyper-' has been used in medical terminology since the 19th century to denote an exaggerated or excessive condition. Modern medical literature began using the term 'hyperplasia' in the early 20th century to describe cellular proliferation, with 'hyperplastic' emerging as an adjective to describe anything pertaining to this condition. It has since been widely adopted in various medical fields, including oncology, pathology, and endocrinology, to characterize various abnormal growth conditions.