pseudohypertrophy

English

Etymology

From pseudo- +‎ hypertrophy.

Noun

pseudohypertrophy (plural pseudohypertrophies)

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.

References

• Medical-dictionary.com
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