1. relating to or affected by hypertrophy; abnormally enlarged or overgrown
Usage: medical/scientific term; commonly used in medical contexts

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition affecting the heart muscle.
• Hypertrophic scars can develop after surgery if the wound heals improperly.
• The athlete's hypertrophic muscles were the result of years of intensive training.
• Hypertrophic tissue growth can sometimes be controlled with medication.
• The doctor noted hypertrophic changes in the patient's liver during the examination.