hyperplasia

n. an abnormal increase in the size of an organ or tissue caused by the growth of an excessive number of new, normal cells. —hyperplastic adj.

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Psychology term of the day

February 23rd 2025

Wyatt v. Stickney decision

a 1972 Alabama District Court decision stipulating that the state could not hold people involuntarily in hospital facilities that did not meet proper standards. These standards include a humane environment, adequate staff, and appropriate treatment.