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hypertrophy

Pronunciation: /hʌɪˈpəːtrəfi/

Definition of hypertrophy

noun

[mass noun] Physiology
  • the enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells: the hypertrophy of the muscle fibres

Derivatives

hypertrophic

Pronunciation: /hʌɪpəˈtrɒfɪk/

adjective

hypertrophied

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from hyper- 'beyond, exceeding' + Greek -trophia 'nourishment'

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