The overgrowth of cells in a tissue is ____. The overgrowth of cells in a tissue is ____.

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The overgrowth of cells in a tissue is ____.  The overgrowth of cells in a tissue is ____.

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Hyperplasia refers to an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, leading to an overall increase in size. Dysplasia, on the other hand, refers to an abnormal growth pattern of cells that can be a precursor to cancer. Aplasia refers to the absence of cell growth or development. Heteroplasia refers to the presence of multiple cell types within a tissue. Hypertrophy refers to an increase in the size of cells without an increase in their number.

The Overgrowth of Cells in a Tissue Is ____