hypertrophy

Meanings

• noun

  An abnormal enlargement of an organ or tissue in the body, often due to an underlying medical condition.

  - "The athlete's muscle hypertrophy was a result of rigorous training."
  - "His liver showed signs of hypertrophy due to cirrhosis."

• noun

  An increase in the size of an organ or tissue due to an increase in the number and size of its cells.

  - "The hypertrophy of the heart in some animals is adaptive to their lifestyle."
  - "The hypertrophy of the tongue can make speech difficult."

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Pronunciation

1. /haɪˈpɝːtɹəfi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1541992"

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Antonyms

atrophy

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Variants

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hypertrophic , hypertrophies , hypertrophy , hypertrophied , hypertrophying , benign prostatic hyperplasia , benign prostatic hyperplasias , benign prostatic hypertrophies , benign prostatic hypertrophy

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'hypertropos' meaning 'overgrown' and 'trophē' meaning 'nourishment'.

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Trivia

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1. Hypertrophy is not the same as hyperplasia, which is an increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue.

2. Bodybuilders aim for muscle hypertrophy through weight training and a high-protein diet.

3. Organ hypertrophy can be a sign of various medical conditions, including cirrhosis, thyroid disease, and some types of cancer.

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Related Concepts

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1. Muscle hypertrophy: An increase in the size of skeletal muscles due to resistance training or other forms of physical stress.

2. Organ hypertrophy: An abnormal enlargement of an organ, often due to a medical condition such as cirrhosis or hyperplasia.

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Culture

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Hypertrophy has been a topic of interest in various fields such as medicine, biology, and bodybuilding.

How to Memorize "hypertrophy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a muscle growing larger and stronger over time.
   - Visualize an organ becoming enlarged due to an underlying condition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate hypertrophy with growth and enlargement.
   - Associate hypertrophy with an abnormal increase in size.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hyper Growth' to remember the definition of hypertrophy.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Overgrown Nourishment' to remember the etymology of hypertrophy.

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