pseudohypertrophy
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From pseudo- + hypertrophy.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]pseudohypertrophy (plural pseudohypertrophies)
- 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.