Hypertrophy (noun)

An increase in the size or volume of a cell, tissue, or organ due to the enlargement of its individual cells, rather than an increase in the number of cells.

Origin:

From hyper- + -trophy.

Examples:

1. The athlete experienced muscle hypertrophy after a year of weightlifting and resistance training.
2. The patient's heart showed signs of hypertrophy due to uncontrolled high blood pressure.
3. Hypertrophy can result in functional changes in the affected organ or tissue.
4. Hypertrophy can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, hormones, and environmental factors.
5. Hypertrophy can be beneficial in certain situations, such as in muscle growth, but can also be harmful in other situations, such as in the case of heart hypertrophy.