Moderately hypertrophied

What does "Moderately hypertrophied" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Moderately hypertrophied" is a term used in medicine to describe a part of the body that has grown larger than normal, but not to an extreme degree. This growth is not due to fat or weight gain, but rather because the cells of that body part are working harder than usual, often due to an underlying condition. For example, if the heart is moderately hypertrophied, it means the heart muscle has become thicker because it's pumping harder to circulate blood. This term is used to describe the severity of the enlargement.

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