| Term Name: | hepatocyte proliferation |
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| Definition: | The multiplication or reproduction of hepatocytes, resulting in the expansion of a cell population. Hepatocytes form the main structural component of the liver. They are specialized epithelial cells that are organized into interconnected plates called lobules. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0072574] QuickGO AmiGO |