Metaplasia vs. Hyperplasia

Metaplasia vs. Hyperplasia — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Metaplasia and Hyperplasia

Metaplasianoun

(biology) The conversion of one type of tissue into another.

Hyperplasianoun

(medicine) An increase in the size of a tissue or organ due to increased number of cells.

Hyperplasianoun

abnormal increase in number of cells

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