Lymphoid hyperplasia
Illustrations
Alternative Names
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Lymphoid hypertrophy
Definition
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Lymphoid hyperplasia is the rapid growth (proliferation) of normal cells that resemble lymph tissue.
Update Date:
11/1/2007
Updated by:
Kenneth M. Wener, M.D., Department of Infectious Diseases, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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