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hypertrophic

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[hahy-per-trof-ik, -troh-fik] / ˌhaɪ pərˈtrɒf ɪk, -ˈtroʊ fɪk /

adjective

  1. (especially of an organ or tissue) abnormally enlarged or overgrown.

    The doctor’s examination revealed hypertrophic tonsils.

    Communities of zooplankton can reach enormous densities in these naturally hypertrophic habitats, and they represent an important food resource for migratory birds.

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Etymology

Origin of hypertrophic

hypertroph(y) ( def. ) + -ic

Example Sentences

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic condition that can cause part of the heart muscle to thicken, making it harder for the heart to pump blood.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2023

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common of these - most of which are inherited heart conditions - and many have no previous symptoms and many could have been detected with heart screening.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2022

Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteo-Arthropathy.—This condition, which was described by Marie in 1890, is secondary to disease in the chest, such as chronic phthisis, empyema, bronchiectasis, or sarcoma of the lung.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

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