Hypertrophied (Adjective)
Meaning
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells; "hypertrophied myocardial fibers".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The patient's hypertrophied heart muscle made it difficult for the surgeon to perform the bypass surgery.
- The bodybuilder's hypertrophied biceps were a result of years of intense weightlifting and steroid use.
- The pathologist noted that the hypertrophied liver cells were a sign of chronic liver disease.
- The athlete's hypertrophied calf muscles gave her a significant advantage in the high jump competition.
- The doctor explained that the hypertrophied prostate gland was putting pressure on the patient's urethra, causing urinary difficulties.