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hypertrophy

/h/aI/'p/[@]/rtr/@/f/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ

    noun.state

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. A condition of overgrowth or excessive development of an organ or part; -- the opposite of <i>atrophy</i>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. undergo hypertrophy

    verb.body

    Examples
    Muscles can hypertrophy when people take steroids.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

hypertonicityhypertonushypertrophichypertrophic cardiomyopathyhypertrophic rosaceahypertrophiedhypervelocityhyperventilatehyperventilationhypervitaminosishypervolaemiahypervolemia

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