hypertrophy

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/haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/ English

Definitions

noun

An increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells.
Increase in muscle size through increased size of individual muscle cells; a result of weightlifting, and other exercise. It differs from muscle hyperplasia, which is the formation of new muscle cells.

verb

(of a tissue or organ): To increase in size.

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Synonyms

overgrowth enlargement enlarged dilatation expansion augmentation distension swelling increase overdevelopment magnification aggrandizement proliferation amplification thickening inflation

Antonyms

Associated

proteolysis adenoid hypertrophic hyperplasia ventricle diastolic cardiomyopathy ventricular hypoplasia pathologic myopathy

Rhymes

trophy sophie sophy strophe kofi brophy cioffi escrow fee hofei hofi

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