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Meaning of pseudohypertrophy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

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.
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