hypertrophied

Definitions of hypertrophied
  1. adjective
    (of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
    “hypertrophied myocardial fibers”
    synonyms: enlarged
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    antonyms:
    atrophied
    (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use
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