Term: atypical ductal hyperplasia

Pronunciation: (ay-TIH-pih-kul DUK-tul HY-per-PLAY-zhuh)

Description:

A benign (not cancer) condition in which there are more cells than normal in the lining of breast ducts and the cells look abnormal under a microscope. Having atypical ductal hyperplasia increases the risk of breast cancer. Also called ADH and atypical ductal breast hyperplasia.