hypertrophy in Polish

hypertrophy in Polish is hipertrofia, przerost — 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 Polish

hipertrofia

noun

(countable, medicine) An increase in the size of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its individual cells.

przerost

noun

(countable, medicine) An increase in the size of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its individual cells.

What does "hypertrophy" mean?

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."
verb To grow larger through such an increase in cell size.
"The left ventricle had hypertrophied over several years."
noun Excessive or disproportionate growth of anything, used figuratively.
"A hypertrophy of middle management has slowed every decision."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.

Similar words in Polish

enlargement growth

Common Polish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hypertrophy" in Polish?

"hypertrophy" in Polish is hipertrofia, przerost. 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 use "hypertrophy" in a sentence?

Example: "The programme is built for hypertrophy rather than raw strength." In Polish, "hypertrophy" is hipertrofia, przerost.

Are there other ways to say "hypertrophy" in Polish?

Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "hypertrophy": hipertrofia, przerost.

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