Mesh term Hypertrophy
Browse to parent terms:Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Description
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).Browse to child terms:
Cardiomegaly
Hepatomegaly
Splenomegaly
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