hypertrophy
nounHow many syllables in hypertrophy?
There are 4 syllables in the word hypertrophy.How to pronounce hypertrophy:
Definition of hypertrophy:
- hypertrophy (noun):
- excessive development of an organ or part
- abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ.
- increase in bulk (as by thickening of muscle fibers) without multiplication of parts
Synonyms for hypertrophy:
acromegalia
acromegaly
adenomegaly
cor pulmonale
dactylomegaly
dysplasia
elephantiasis
giantism
gigantism
splenomegaly
Antonyms for hypertrophy:
atrophy
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