What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hyperplasia
Example
The patient was diagnosed with prostate hyperplasia. [hyperplasia: noun]
Example
The liver undergoes hyperplasia in response to injury. [hyperplasia: verb]
hypertrophy
Example
Weightlifting can lead to muscle hypertrophy. [hypertrophy: noun]
Example
The heart undergoes hypertrophy in response to chronic high blood pressure. [hypertrophy: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hypertrophy is more commonly used than hyperplasia in everyday language, especially in the context of exercise and muscle growth. Hyperplasia is a more specialized term used mainly in medical and scientific contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between hyperplasia and hypertrophy?
Both hyperplasia and hypertrophy are formal terms used mainly in medical and scientific contexts. They are not commonly used in everyday conversation.
