Hypertrophy: Enlargement or overgrowth of an organ or part of the body due to the increased size of the constituent cells. Hypertrophy occurs in the biceps and heart because of increased work.
Hypertrophy
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(hpûr´trf), enlargement of a tissue or organ of the body resulting from an increase in the size of its cells. Such growth accompanies an increase in the functioning of the tissue.
Hemihypertrophy (Hemihyperplasia)
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false hypertrophy
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Synonyms: pseudohypertrophy
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Labial hypertrophy
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Labial hypertrophy usually affects the inner labia called the labia minora but it can also affect the outer labia or labia majora. The labia can be enlarged on one side or both sides.
Muscle hypertrophy syndrome
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Adenoidal hypertrophy refers to the increased size of the adenoids. These are the two infection-fighting organs at the back of the nose and above the tonsils.
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Prostatic Hypertrophy
Medical Dictionary
Definition of medical terminology for Prostatic Hypertrophy.
Asymmetric septal hypertrophy
Overview
A rare heart disorder where thickening of parts of the heart (wall separating the heart chambers) reduces the size of heart chambers and hinders the flow of blood.
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Enlargement or overgrowth of the prostate gland as a result of an increase in the number of its constituent cells.
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A congenital malformation syndrome characterised by the triad of asymmetric limb hypertrophy, haemangiomata, and nevi.
Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy/Prostate Enlarged
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Alternate Names : Lymphoid hypertrophy
Definition
Lymphoid hyperplasia is a rapid increase in the number of normal cells (called lymphocytes) that are contained in lymph nodes.
An enlarged prostate is often called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or benign prostatic hypertrophy. It is not cancer, and it does not raise your risk for prostate cancer.
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Hypertrophy - increase in the size of a tissue or organ die to an increase in the size of its constituent cells.
Hypo - a prefix meaning below or under (opposite of epi or hyper).
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Hypertrophy and Dilatation
When there is long-continued obstruction to the flow of urine, as in stricture of the urethra, or enlargement of the prostate, the bladder-wall becomes much thickened, ...
hypertrophy: When an organ increases to a size larger than normal.
incontinence: Loss of bladder or bowel control; the accidental loss of urine or feces.
Hypertrophy is an enlargement of a part of the body due to increased size of the constituent cells.
Hypertrophy
Increased size of a body tissue or organ usually in response to increased activity.
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Lipohypertrophy: Buildup of fat below the surface of the skin, causing lumps. Lipohypertrophy may be caused by repeated injections of insulin in the same spot.
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pseudohypertrophy
sjudha ptrfi noun an overgrowth of fatty or fibrous tissue in a part or organ which results in the part ...
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Lobular hypertrophy: growth in the breast that is not caused by an increased number of cells, but instead is associated with cells that have expanded and increased their volume.
Hypertrophy of Tonsils Alone
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Hypertrophy of the tonsils can result in snoring, mouth breathing, disturbed sleep, and obstructive sleep apnea, during which the patient stops breathing and experiences a drop in the oxygen content in the bloodstream. A tonsillectomy can be curative.
Hypertrophy results in a stiff, noncompliant chamber (usually the LV) that resists diastolic filling, elevating end-diastolic pressure and thus increasing pulmonary venous pressure.
HYPERTROPHY
Cells enlarge. This size increase is caused by an increase in cellular proteins, such as the cell wall and internal cell structures, not an increase in the cell's fluid.
Hypertrophy or congestion of the pancreas caused by an obstruction in the pancreatic duct.
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Hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis. [Wordnet].
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hypertrophy - an increase in the size of tissue.
hypomobility - a decrease in the normal range of joint movement.
hypoxia - decreased level of oxygen in the blood or tissues.
Hypertrophy of the muscles is not always present. Largeness and hardness, of the calves are very characteristic, but scarcely any less charac teristic are their contraction and wasting with drawing up of the heels. Dr.
Hemihypertrophy
Also called hemihyperplasia, hemihypertrophy is a greater-than-normal asymmetry between the right and left sides of the...
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Hemihypertrophy, Intestinal Web, Preauricular Skin Tag, And Congenital Corneal Opacity [syndrome]; Hospital Indicator For Physicians Orders
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Hemihypertrophy (one side too big) or hemiatrophy (one side too small) are rare limb length discrepancy conditions.
Hemihypertrophy (abnormally large growth of one side of the body or a body part).
Denys-Drash syndrome.
Cryptorchidism.
Lymphoid hypertrophy
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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Prostate Hypertrophy: Benign But Not Fun
prevalence of benign prostatic hyperplasia (... passage of urine. Men who develop an enlarged prostate ...
Diagnosis Of Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
The diagnosis of Benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH) is...
Prostate hypertrophy or swelling is a common cause of urinary retention and subsequent hydronephrosis in males.
Prostate cancer
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Adenoidal Hypertrophy
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Angio-Osteohypertrophy Syndrome
Congenital Dysplastic Angiectasia
Hemangiectatic Hypertrophy
Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome
KTW Syndrome
Osteohypertrophic Nevus Flammeus
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Gingival Hypertrophy
Enlargement of the gums. A common side effect of the medication cyclosporine (Sandimmune), this condition is easily managed with good oral hygiene.
Congenital Hypertrophy Of The Retinal Pigment Epithelium
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Myocardial hypertrophy
Myocardial fibrosis
At the cellular level, myocytes may be exposed to increased stretch, wall tension, catecholamines, ischemia, and electrolyte imbalance.
Congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigmented epithelium
Freckling on the back part of the eye (the retina) that is present from birth.
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (thickened heart muscle), atrial septum defect (hole in the wall separating the anterior heart chambers), ventricular septum defect (hole in the wall separating the main heart chambers), septal hypertrophy ...
Acute strain or hypertrophy of the right ventricle caused by a disorder of the lungs or of the pulmonary blood vessels. Leads to oedema
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Left ventricular hypertrophy
Introduction
Left ventricular hypertrophy refers to a thickening of your heart muscle's main pumping chamber (left ventricle).
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
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benign prostatic hypertrophy - enlarged prostate
prostatitis - inflammation of your prostate
a urinary tract infection
old age
acute urinary retention - when you're unable to pass urine ...
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Prostate resection - minimally invasive
Simple prostatectomy
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)--a benign enlargement of the prostate gland that usually occurs in men over age 50. Enlargement of the prostate interferes with normal passage of urine from the bladder.
Left ventricular hypertrophy: Blood pressure control
Mitral regurgitation: Endocarditis prophylaxis, afterload reduction with ACE inhibitors, and diuretics to control volume status, if needed; ...
benign prostatic hypertrophy (beh-NINE prah-STA-tik HY-per-troh-fee)
BPH. A benign (noncancerous) condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine.
Asymmetric septal hypertrophy
Familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic nonobstructive cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
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ADENOIDS (Adenoid Hypertrophy)
SYMPTOMS"It hurts at the back of the child's throat. When he opens his mouth, the area of the tonsils appears red and swollen.
benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH): similar to benign prostatic hyperplasia, but caused by an increase in the size of cells rather than the growth of more cells ...
hemihypertrophy (HEM-ee-hy-PER-troh-fee) A condition in which one side of the body or a part of one side is larger than the other.
: Isolated hemihyperplasia (hemihypertrophy): report of a prospective multicenter study of the incidence of neoplasia and review. Am J Med Genet 79 (4): 274-8, 1998.
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Bladder Calculi (Bladder Stones)
Bladder Incontinence (Enuresis)
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Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) abnormal thickening of the wall of the left ventricle (lower chamber) of the heart muscle.
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