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What is hyperthropy?

Hypertrophy is an enlargement of an organ or a body part. Hypertrophy is an enlargement of an organ or a body part.


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.


Another name for excessive formation of an organ?

hypertrophy


What is the difference between hypertrophy and hyperlasia?

The difference between hypertrophy and hyperplasia is size. With hypertrophy there is an increase in the size of a body organ. In hyperplasia there is an increase in the number of cells in an organ.


What is the medical term meaning the enlargement of an organ or tissue?

Hypertrophy


What is known as the enlargement in the bulk of an organ that is not due to tumor?

hypertrophy


Hypertrophy of the inferior articulating process?

Hypertrophy refers to the increase of the size of an organ, which can often be detrimental. The inferior articular process is a part of the vertebrae, and as such hypertrophy in this location can be extremely dangerous.


What is increase in number of cells enlarging the organ called?

Hyperplasia


Increase in the size of an organ caused by an increase in the size of?

Increase in the size of an organ caused by an increase in the size of its cells is referred to as hypertrophy. This process can occur in response to increased workload or hormonal stimulation, leading to enhanced function of the organ. Unlike hyperplasia, which involves an increase in the number of cells, hypertrophy focuses on the enlargement of existing cells. Common examples include muscle hypertrophy from strength training and cardiac hypertrophy from increased blood pressure.


What is the medical term meaning enlargement of an organ?

Lymphangiectasis is abnormal dilation of the lymph vessels.


What is tissue hypertrophy?

Tissue hypertrophy refers to an increase in the size of cells, leading to overall enlargement of a tissue or organ. This can occur in response to increased workload or stress on the cells, such as in muscle hypertrophy from exercise.


An increase in the size of a cell is called?

Hypertrophy. It refers to the increase in the size of individual cells, leading to overall growth of the tissue or organ. Hypertrophy can occur in various tissues, such as muscle tissue in response to exercise.