Definitions for "Endometrial hyperplasia"
abnormal thickening of the endometrium caused by excessive cell growth.
An overgrowth of the endometrium, which is caused by estrogen over-stimulation without sufficient progesterone. This can lead to atypical endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer.
The Condition"...This diagnosis can only be made by a pathologist who examines a sample of tissue removed from the thickened lining by a sampling procedure such as endometrial biopsy or dilatation and curettage (D&C)..."