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Increase in the size of an organ due to enlargement of its cells; frequently with a corresponding increase in functional capacity.
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Topics Related To Hypertrophy
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| Cardiospasm | Related Topic
"...Eventually the muscle undergoes hypertrophy and the esophagus becomes dilated adjacent to the constricted sphincter because of retention of food..."
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Cor Pulmonale |
Related Topic
"Hypertrophy of the right ventricle of the heart resulting from excessive pressure in the pulmonary artery..."
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Myocarditis |
The Condition
"...Myocarditis can contribute to dilation (enlargement due to weakness of the heart muscle) or hypertrophy (overgrowth of the muscle tissue)..."
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Last updated: Feb 28, 2008
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