pseudohypertrophy

noun

pseudohypertrophy

noun

Etymology From pseudo- + hypertrophy.

1

Enlargement at the site of an organ or part resulting from an increase in size or number of a separate tissue.

  • Early signs of Duchenne muscular dystrophy may include pseudohypertrophy (enlargement of calf muscles), low endurance, and difficulties in standing unaided or inability to ascend staircases.

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