hypertrophy

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Synonyms: hypertrophic, hypotrophy, hypertropia, hypergraphy, hypertrophia

Antonyms: hypertrophic, hypotrophy, hypertropia, hypergraphy, hypertrophia

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable|medicine}} An [[increase]] in the [[size]] of an [[organ]] or [[tissue]] due to the [[enlargement]] of its [[individual]] [[cell]]s.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} Of a tissue or organ, to [[increase]] in size.
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} To [[enlarge]] or [[extend]].

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