What is a condition of overgrowth or excessive development of an organ or part; -- the opposite of atrophy called?
hypertrophy — A condition of overgrowth or excessive development of an organ or part; -- the opposite of atrophy. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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