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hypertrophy Definition


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hypertrophy
noun
    hypertrophies
    1. biol.
      An abnormal increase in the size of an organ as a result of overnourishment.
verb
    hypertrophied, hypertrophying
    1. To subject or be subjected to hypertrophy.
Derivative: hypertrophic
adj
    Etymology: 19c.



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