hypertrophy
noun
UK/haɪˈpɜː.trə.fi/
US/haɪˈpɝː.trə.fi/
Definitions of hypertrophy noun
- Uncountable(不可数名词)medical(医学)
an increase in the size, structure, or functional capacity of a tissue or organ.
（肌肉）肥大；增厚
Long-term weight training can lead to muscle hypertrophy.
长期的重量训练可能导致肌肉肥大。
Cardiac hypertrophy can be a consequence of high blood pressure.
心脏肥大可能是高血压的结果。
The disease is characterized by abnormal hypertrophy of certain organs.
这种疾病以某些器官的异常肥大为特征。