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Hypertrophy

Hypertrophy

The enlargement or overgrowth of an organ or part due to an increase in size of its constituent cells.

Compare: hyperplasia.

Origin: gr. Troph = nutrition


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How are bacteria hypertrophic?

Hypertrophy usually refers to an enlargement of an organ or tissue that in non tumor related and does not consist of an increase in cell number either. So for a bacteria to become hypertrophic I can think of an a couple of ...

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by canan5000
Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:06 am
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: How are bacteria hypertrophic?
Replies: 1
Views: 799

Microadenoma hormone imbalances (Cushing's syndrome)

Pituitary tumor, which makes a certain gland's cells experience hypertrophy, has a possibility to over-produce the related hormone. However, the hormone condition is well-controlled by hipothalamus, pituitary, target glands, the product, even another things ...

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by Dr.Stein
Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:26 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Microadenoma hormone imbalances (Cushing's syndrome)
Replies: 5
Views: 1189

What influences cell size?

i also to agree with sachin_vch --> cells can adapt to its environment with different mechanisms: atrophy, hypertrophy, hyperplasia, dysplasia or metaplasia

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by sdekivit
Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:33 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: What influences cell size?
Replies: 7
Views: 802

Muscle mass

... mass, the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) recommends (from http://www.exrx.net/WeightTraining/Guidelines.html ): " Hypertrophy training 1-12 RM in periodized fashion emphasis on the 6-12 RM zone 1- to 2-min rest periods between sets moderate contraction velocity ...

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by clarence
Fri Jun 10, 2005 10:51 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Muscle mass
Replies: 11
Views: 1716


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