No hypertrophy

What does "No hypertrophy" 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

"No hypertrophy" in the medical context means that there is no abnormal enlargement or increase in size of an organ or tissue in the body. This enlargement usually happens when the body's cells are under some kind of stress or damage and they respond by becoming larger. However, when a doctor says there is "no hypertrophy", it means that the organs or tissues are of normal size and are not showing signs of this kind of enlargement.

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