Hyperplasia is defined as

A. the abnormal development of a tissue.
B. the movement or spread of malignant cells.
C. an increase in the normal number of cells within a tissue or organ.
D. an abnormal growth of cells that invades surrounding tissue.
E. a generalized increase in the size of a part of an organ.


Answer: C

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