Hypertrophy

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).

Year introduced: 1965

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Tree Number(s): C23.300.775

MeSH Unique ID: D006984

Entry Terms:

• Hypertrophies

See Also:

• Cell Enlargement

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Hypertrophy
Cardiomegaly
Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular
Hypertrophy, Right Ventricular
Hepatomegaly
Splenomegaly