Meaning Of The Word Hypertrophy

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What's The Definition Of Hypertrophy?

hypertrophy in American English
a considerable increase in the size of an organ or tissue, caused by enlargement of its cellular components
to affect with or undergo hypertrophy
to undergo or cause to undergo hypertrophy
noun: abnormal enlargement of a part or organ; excessive growth

hypertrophy in British English
noun: enlargement of an organ or part resulting from an increase in the size of the cells

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