HypertrophyWordNet Explorer

abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth

gland enlargement

enlargement of the right ventricle of the heart due to disease of the lungs or of the pulmonary blood vessels

abnormally large fingers or toes

hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis

an abnormal enlargement of the spleen

excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland

enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland (due to a tumor)