1. excessive growth or enlargement of an organ or tissue due to increased cell size
Usage: medical

1. to grow excessively or become enlarged
Usage: medical

Examples

• The bodybuilder’s muscle hypertrophy was evident after months of training.
• Cardiac hypertrophy can result from high blood pressure.
• The doctor explained that the organ had begun to hypertrophy.
• Weight training causes muscle fibers to hypertrophy over time.
• Left ventricular hypertrophy is a common heart condition.
• The tissue will hypertrophy in response to increased workload.