hypertrophies
- plural of hypertrophy.
- present tense form of hypertrophy (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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This results in the look of “six-pack abs,” as each segment hypertrophies on individuals at the gym who do many sit-ups.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
With such narrowing the left ventricle more or less rapidly hypertrophies to overcome its increased work.
From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)
This is brought about in the following manner: The axis-cylinder of the nerve, still in connection with the spinal cord, swells somewhat, and hypertrophies.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton
These galls are comparable to the hypertrophies in Pilobolus caused by the presence of Pleotrachelus.
From Disease in Plants by Ward, H. Marshall
In other words, the heart must gradually become accustomed to the changed conditions, and, as a result of increased work, the muscle hypertrophies.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall
