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Excessive enlargement of a diseased/affected organ due to increased cell proliferation is called

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Atrophy
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Hyperplasia
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Necrosis
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Angina
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Solution

The correct option is D Hyperplasia
Atrophy is the reduced functionality of an organ with a decrease in the number of volume of cells.
Hyperplasia is an increase in an amount of organic tissue, that results from cell proliferation.
Necrosis is the death of the body cells or tissue.
Angina is the sensation of chest pain, pressure or squeezing, often due to ischemia.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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