Preferred Term:
hypertrophy
Definition:
General increase in bulk of a part or organ, due to cell enlargement and accumulation of fluids and secretions, not due to tumor formation, nor to an increase in the number of cells (hyperplasia).
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/755
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