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Hypertrophy

Noun

Definitionen

1.NounAn increase in the size of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its individual cells.
2.NounIncrease in muscle size through increased size of individual muscle cells; a result of weightlifting, and other exercise. It differs from muscle hyperplasia, which is the formation of new muscle cells.
3.VerbOf a tissue or organ, to increase in size.
4.VerbTo enlarge or extend.
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