HYPERTROPHY
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Hypertrophy.
How to pronounce hypertrophy:
US
Hypertrophy - as a noun
Abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dysplasiaHyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is HYPERTROPHY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hypertrophy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordHYPERTROPHY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is HYPERTROPHY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hypertrophy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHYPERTROPHY has a WORDFEUD points total of 29.