Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index H hypertrophy: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: hy•per•tro•phy Pronunciation: (hī-pûr'tru-fē), [key] — n., pl. v., -phies, -phied, -phy•ing. —n. abnormal enlargement of a part or organ; excessive growth. excessive growth or accumulation of any kind. —v.t., v.i. to affect with or undergo hypertrophy. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: hypertrophy (Thesaurus) hypertrichosis hyperurbanism TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: minatory Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language