1. abnormally enlarged or overdeveloped, especially due to excessive use or growth of tissue
Usage: medical/anatomical term; often used in medical contexts to describe organs or muscles
2. excessively developed or emphasized; blown out of proportion
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The athlete's hypertrophied muscles were the result of years of intense training.
• The patient's hypertrophied heart required immediate medical attention.
• His hypertrophied ego made it difficult for him to accept criticism.
• The hypertrophied prostate gland was causing urinary problems.
• She had a hypertrophied sense of self-importance that annoyed her colleagues.
• The bodybuilder's hypertrophied biceps were impressive but not natural.
• The hypertrophied bureaucracy slowed down all decision-making processes.