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hypertrophy

/ˌhɪpərˈtrɒfi/ noun · British & US
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What does hypertrophy mean?

noun

An increase in the size of a muscle or organ, typically resulting from exercise or other physical activity. In biology, the process of growth and increase in size of a cell, tissue, or organ.

Example

"The athlete's hypertrophy was evident in his increased muscle mass after months of intense training."

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