word
hypertrophy
hy-PUR-truh-fee
haɪˈpɜːrtrəfiListen
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Syllable breakdown
hypertrophy
Dictionary meaning
An increase in tissue size, especially muscle growth from training or adaptation.
History and origin
Greek hyper + trophē.
Examples
- Progressive overload is central to muscular hypertrophy.
Common mispronunciations
HI-per-troff-ee
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