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What is another word to describe an abnormal enlargement in the human body?
You're looking for the word elephantitis. (I know it sounds like a joke, but it's not.) Organomegaly is abnormal enlargement of an organ.
What is the enlargement of muscle cells called?
Enlargement of muscle cells is called hypertrophy.
Hypertrophy is defined as?
Hypertrophy is the enlargement of cells, resulting in the enlargement of the organ or tissue to which the cells belong. The left ventricle of the heart is especially vulnerable to hypertrophy.
What is the meaning of the word hypertrophy?
Hypertrophy refers to the enlargement or growth of an organ or tissue due to an increase in the size of its cells. It commonly occurs in response to increased physical demands on the body, such as weightlifting leading to muscle hypertrophy.
What is the word used to describe the shape of plant cells?
The word used to describe the shape of plant cells is "rectangular" or "box-like." Plant cells typically have a distinct rectangular shape due to the presence of a rigid cell wall.
What is the medical term meaning enlargement of an organ?
Lymphangiectasis is abnormal dilation of the lymph vessels.
Can you help unscramble this word nagmnelreet?
Enlargement.
What is a word for enlargement starting with m?
Magnify
Describe briefly how the internal growth of an organism is brought about?
Internal growth of an organism is primarily facilitated by cell division and cell enlargement. During cell division, cells replicate their genetic material and divide into two daughter cells. These newly formed cells then increase in size through the uptake of nutrients and synthesis of essential molecules. This process of cell division and cell enlargement collectively contributes to the overall growth and development of the organism.
What is the word form for stretching?
-ectasis means stretching or enlargement
What word means the same as aggrandizement?
Inflation, enlargement, expansion.
What does plasia mean in the word hyperplasia?
In the word "hyperplasia," the suffix "plasia" refers to the formation, development, or growth of tissue or cells. Specifically, "hyperplasia" denotes an increase in the number of cells in a particular tissue, leading to its enlargement. This condition can occur as a response to various stimuli, such as hormonal changes or increased demand on a tissue.
