A condition characterized by an excessive number of fat cells is
A) hypothyroidism.
B) hyperplasia.
C) hypoglycemia.
D) hypertrophy.

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Hyperplasia refers to an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, which can result in an excessive number of fat cells leading to obesity. Hypothyroidism refers to an underactive thyroid gland, hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels, and hypertrophy refers to an increase in the size of existing cells. None of these conditions specifically refer to an excessive number of fat cells.

A Condition Characterized by an Excessive Number of Fat Cells