hypertrophic
/ˌhaɪpərˈtrɑfɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or characterized by the enlargement of an organ or tissue due to an increase in the size of its cells.
- Gardeners sometimes see hypertrophic growth in plants that receive too much fertilizer.
- Hypertrophic scars are raised and thicker than normal scars.
- The doctor explained that hypertrophic changes in the heart muscle can affect how well it pumps blood.
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