hypertrophy in Greek
hypertrophy in Greek is υπερτροφία, αυξάνω, υπερτροφώ — hypertrophy means an increase in the size of a tissue or organ caused by its cells growing larger rather than multiplying — in everyday use, the growth of muscle in response to training.
hypertrophy in Greek
What does "hypertrophy" mean?
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noun An increase in the size of a tissue or organ caused by its cells growing larger rather than multiplying — in everyday use, the growth of muscle in response to training.
"The programme is built for hypertrophy rather than raw strength."
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verb To grow larger through such an increase in cell size.
"The left ventricle had hypertrophied over several years."
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noun Excessive or disproportionate growth of anything, used figuratively.
"A hypertrophy of middle management has slowed every decision."
hypertrophy in a sentence
- The programme is built for hypertrophy rather than raw strength.
- Untreated high blood pressure can lead to hypertrophy of the heart muscle.
- The left ventricle had hypertrophied over several years.
- A hypertrophy of middle management has slowed every decision.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "hypertrophy" in Greek?
"hypertrophy" in Greek is υπερτροφία, αυξάνω, υπερτροφώ. hypertrophy means: An increase in the size of a tissue or organ caused by its cells growing larger rather than multiplying — in everyday use, the growth of muscle in response to training.
How do you pronounce υπερτροφία?
"hypertrophy" in Greek is υπερτροφία, pronounced "ypertrofia".
How do you use "hypertrophy" in a sentence?
Example: "The programme is built for hypertrophy rather than raw strength." In Greek, "hypertrophy" is υπερτροφία, αυξάνω, υπερτροφώ.
Are there other ways to say "hypertrophy" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "hypertrophy": υπερτροφία, αυξάνω, υπερτροφώ.
