Hypertrophy (Noun)
Meaning
Abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The tumor's hypertrophy caused it to protrude from the skin and become visible to the naked eye.
- After years of untreated high blood pressure, hypertrophy of the heart muscle led to a serious decline in function.
- The patient's hypertrophy of the tongue made it difficult for her to speak and swallow properly.
- His hypertrophy of the adrenal glands produced excessive amounts of cortisol, leading to a range of unpleasant symptoms.
- The doctor diagnosed the boy with hypertrophy of the sole of the foot, a rare condition that caused severe pain and discomfort.