| hypertrophied | <medicine> Excessively developed; characterised by hypertrophy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| hypertrophied lenticels | An exaggerated (oversized) pore on the stem of woody plants through which gases are exchanged between the plant and the atmosphere, serves to increase oxygen to plant roots during periods of inundation or soil saturation. (09 Oct 1997) |
| hypertrophy | The enlargement or overgrowth of an organ or part due to an increase in size of its constituent cells. Compare: hyperplasia. Origin: Gr. Troph = nutrition (18 Nov 1997) |
| hypertrophy, left ventricular | Enlargement of the left ventricle of the heart. This increase in ventricular mass is attributed to sustained abnormal pressure or volume loads and is a contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. (12 Dec 1998) |
| hypertrophy, right ventricular | Enlargement of the right ventricle of the heart. This increase in ventricular mass is often attributed to pulmonary hypertension and is a contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. (12 Dec 1998) |