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HYPERTROPHY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Hypertrophy.

How to pronounce hypertrophy:

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Hypertrophy - as a noun

Abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dysplasia
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hypertrophy - as a verb

Undergo hypertrophy

Example: "Muscles can hypertrophy when people take steroids"

Example Sentences

"The doctors diagnosed him with myocardial hypertrophy, a condition in which the heart muscle thickens."
"Weightlifters often experience muscle hypertrophy as a result of their intense training regimens."
"The athlete's rigorous workout routine led to significant muscle hypertrophy."
"Cardiac hypertrophy may be a compensatory response to increased workload on the heart."
"The hypertrophy of the patient's liver was a concerning finding on the CT scan."
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Word Game Points

Is HYPERTROPHY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hypertrophy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HYPERTROPHY has a SCRABBLE points total of 27.

Is HYPERTROPHY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hypertrophy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HYPERTROPHY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is HYPERTROPHY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hypertrophy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HYPERTROPHY has a WORDFEUD points total of 29.

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