Hypertrophy and Overgrowth

Hypertrophy

Hypertrophy noun - Abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ.
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Overgrowth and hypertrophy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Overgrowth" instead a noun "Hypertrophy".

Overgrowth

Overgrowth noun - Excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.
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Synonyms for Overgrowth

Hypertrophy and overgrowth are semantically related. You can use "Hypertrophy" instead a noun "Overgrowth".

Nearby Words: overgrown, overgrow, overgrowing
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