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A condition of overgrowth or excessive development of an organ or part; -- the opposite of atrophy.

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  1. n. A condition of overgrowth or excessive development of an organ or part; -- the opposite of atrophy.
  2. n. abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ
  3. v. undergo hypertrophy
  4. A condition of overgrowth or excessive development of an organ or part; -- the opposite of atrophy.
  5. A condition of overgrowth or excessive development of an organor part; -- the opposite of atrophy.
  6. n:100 n. abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ v. undergo hypertrophy