hipertrofia

Definitions of hipertrofia
  1. noun
    abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ
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    types:
    elefancía, elefantiasis
    hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis
    gigantismo
    excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
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