Hyperplasia - An increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue, often causing it to increase in size., Hypertrophy - An increase in the size of cells, resulting in the enlargement of an organ or tissue., Physiologic hypertrophy - Enlargement of an organ or tissue due to increased workload or demand, typically maintaining or enhancing function., Pathophysiological hypertrophy - Enlargement of an organ or tissue due to disease, often resulting in abnormal or impaired function., Benign - Refers to tumors or growths that are not cancerous, do not invade nearby tissues, and do not spread to other parts of the body., Malignant - Refers to cancerous tumors that invade and destroy nearby tissue and have the potential to spread to other parts of the body, Neoplasia - The process of abnormal and excessive growth of tissue, which can form a neoplasm (tumor) that may be benign or malignant, Metaplasia - The reversible transformation of one differentiated cell type to another differentiated cell type, often as an adaptive response to chronic irritation and inflammation, Dysplasia - An abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs, often indicative of an early stage in the development of cancer.,

Terms to Know: Cell Growth and Development

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