Excessive increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ is called:
A) hydrocele.
B) hematoma.
C) hyperplasia.
D) adipoid.
E) hypertrophy.

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Hyperplasia is the excessive increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, whereas hypertrophy is the increase in size of individual cells. Hydrocele and hematoma are specific conditions related to the accumulation of fluid or blood in localized areas, respectively. Adipoid is not a medical term.

Excessive Increase in the Number of Cells in a Tissue