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An increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells.
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- (noun) An increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells.
- (noun) Increase in muscle size through increased size of individual muscle cells; a result of weightlifting, and other exercise. It differs from muscle hyperplasia, which is the formation of new muscle cells.
- (verb) (of a tissue or organ): To increase in size.
Meanings
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noun An increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells.
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noun Increase in muscle size through increased size of individual muscle cells; a result of weightlifting, and other exercise. It differs from muscle hyperplasia, which is the formation of new muscle cells.
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verb (of a tissue or organ): To increase in size.
Antonyms
atrophy
Summary
An increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells.
- (noun) An increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells.
- (noun) Increase in muscle size through increased size of individual muscle cells; a result of weightlifting, and other exercise. It differs from muscle hyperplasia, which is the formation of new muscle cells.
- (verb) (of a tissue or organ): To increase in size.
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