hemihypertrophy

noun

hemi·​hy·​per·​tro·​phy -hī-ˈpər-trə-fē How to pronounce hemihypertrophy (audio)
plural hemihypertrophies
: hypertrophy of one half of an organ or part or of one side of the whole body
facial hemihypertrophy
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“Hemihypertrophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hemihypertrophy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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