Pseudohypertrophy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pseudohypertrophy is a noun meaning Enlargement at the site of an organ or part resulting from an increase in size or number of a separate tissue.
Meaning
Enlargement at the site of an organ or part resulting from an increase in size or number of a separate tissue.
Example Sentences
Early signs of Duchenne muscular dystrophy may include pseudohypertrophy (enlargement of calf muscles), low endurance, and difficulties in standing unaided or inability to ascend staircases.
Word Forms
- pseudohypertrophies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypertrophy, hyperplasia, pseudotumor, hyperplasy, hyperplasty, megasyndrome.
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