pseudohypertrophy
Definitions
Enlargement at the site of an organ or part resulting from an increase in size or number of a separate tissue.
Examples
“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.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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