Definitions for hypertrophy
haɪˈpɜr trə fihy·per·tro·phy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. hypertrophyverb

   abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ

2. hypertrophyverb

   undergo hypertrophy

   "muscles can hypertrophy when people take steroids"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. hypertrophynoun

   An increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells

2. hypertrophynoun

   Increase in muscle size through increased size of individual muscle cells; a result of weightlifting, and other exercise. It differs from muscle hyperplasia, which is the formation of new muscle cells.

3. hypertrophyverb

   To increase in size

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hypertrophy

   Hypertrophy is the increase in the volume of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its component cells. It is distinguished from hyperplasia, in which the cells remain approximately the same size but increase in number. Although hypertrophy and hyperplasia are two distinct processes, they frequently occur together, such as in the case of the hormonally-induced proliferation and enlargement of the cells of the uterus during pregnancy. Eccentric hypertrophy is a type of hypertrophy where the walls and chamber of a hollow organ undergo growth in which the overall size and volume are enlarged. It is applied especially to the left ventricle of heart. Sarcomeres are added in series, as for example in dilated cardiomyopathy (in contrast to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a type of concentric hypertrophy, where sarcomeres are added in parallel).

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Hypertrophynoun

   a condition of overgrowth or excessive development of an organ or part; -- the opposite of atrophy

2. Etymology: [Gr. "ype`r over, beyond + nourishment, fr. to nourish: cf. F. hypertrophie.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hypertrophy

   Hypertrophy is the increase in the volume of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its component cells. It should be distinguished from hyperplasia, in which the cells remain approximately the same size but increase in number. Although hypertrophy and hyperplasia are two distinct processes, they frequently occur together, such as in the case of the hormonally-induced proliferation and enlargement of the cells of the uterus during pregnancy.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hypertrophy

   hī-per′tro-fi, n. over-nourishment: the state of an organ or part of the body when it grows too large from over-nourishment.—adjs. Hypertroph′ic, -al, Hyper′trophied, Hyper′trophous. [Gr. hyper, above, trophē, nourishment.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Hypertrophy

   General increase in bulk of a part or organ due to CELL ENLARGEMENT and accumulation of FLUIDS AND SECRETIONS, not due to tumor formation, nor to an increase in the number of cells (HYPERPLASIA).

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hypertrophy

   any abnormal enlargement or excessive development.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hypertrophy in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of hypertrophy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hypertrophy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hypertrophy
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypertrophy
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypertrophy
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=hypertrophy
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=hypertrophy
7. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=hypertrophy