hypertrophic

Meanings

• adjective

  Excessive enlargement of an organ or tissue in the body, often due to an overgrowth of cells.

  - "The athlete's heart is a hypertrophic heart, enlarged from years of intense training."
  - "Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick."

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Variants

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hypertrophic , hypertrophies , hypertrophy

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'hypertropos' meaning 'abnormally large' and 'trophē' meaning 'nourishment'.

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Trivia

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1. Hypertrophic scars are a type of scar that form when the body produces too much collagen during the healing process, resulting in a raised and thickened scar.

2. Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy is a condition where the bones in the hands and feet become thickened and enlarged, often due to a underlying condition such as lung disease or heart disease.

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Related Concepts

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1. atrophy: The opposite condition of hypertrophy, where an organ or tissue shrinks due to a lack of use or nutrients.

2. hyperplasia: An abnormal increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue, not necessarily resulting in enlargement.

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Culture

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In literature, hypertrophic has been used metaphorically to describe characters or situations that are exaggerated or out of proportion. In art, hypertrophic growth can be depicted as a symbol of power or strength.

How to Memorize "hypertrophic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a muscle or organ in the body becoming larger than normal due to an overgrowth of cells.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hypertrophic' with the idea of something being larger than normal or exaggerated.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hyper = Huge, Trophic = Growth' to remember the meaning of hypertrophic.

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