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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. pathological processes and conditions
  3. hypertrophy

Preferred term

hypertrophy

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information General increase in bulk of a part or organ, due to cell enlargement and accumulation of fluids and secretions, not due to tumor formation, nor to an increase in the number of cells (hyperplasia).

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Concept scheme: NALT Full

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/755

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