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pseudohypertrophy en · NOUN

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Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek ψεύδω (pseúdō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Proto-Hellenic *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ής (-ḗs) Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs)der. Middle English pseudo- English pseudo- English hypertrophy English pseudohypertrophy From pseudo- + hypertrophy.

Meanings

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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