Changes in cellular morphology can indicate various pathologies:
Hyperplasia: An increase in the number of cells, often seen in tumors and certain hypertrophic conditions. Dysplasia: Abnormal cell growth with changes in size, shape, and organization, often seen as a precursor to cancer. Atrophy: A reduction in cell size, commonly observed in tissues subject to disuse or aging. Metaplasia: A reversible change where one differentiated cell type is replaced by another, often as a response to chronic irritation or inflammation.
