hypertrophy
1hy·per·tro·phy
noun \hī-ˈpər-trə-fē\plural ; hy·per·tro·phies
Definition of HYPERTROPHY
: excessive development of an organ or part; specifically : increase in bulk (as by thickening of muscle fibers) without multiplication of parts <ventricular hypertrophy>
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