hypertrophy
noun
abnormal enlargement of a part or organ; excessive growth.
hypertrophies
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pluralof hypertrophy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof hypertrophy (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
hypertrophynounabnormal enlargement of a part or organ; excessive growth.
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
In other words, if the peripheral resistance gradually increases, the left ventricle hypertrophies, and remains for a long time sufficient.
From Disturbances of the Heart by Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas) Osborne
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 Harry Caulton Reeks
Like any other muscular tissue, the heart hypertrophies when it has more work to do, provided this work is gradually increased and the heart is not strained by sudden exertion.
From Disturbances of the Heart by Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas) Osborne
It is well recognized that it hypertrophies with hypertension and with chronic interstitial nephritis.
From Disturbances of the Heart by Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas) Osborne
