Hypertrophy: meaning, definitions and examples

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hypertrophy

 

[ haษชหˆpษœหrtษ™fri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

muscle growth

Hypertrophy refers to the increase in the size of muscle cells, resulting in an overall increase in muscle mass. It is most commonly discussed in the context of strength training and bodybuilding, where individuals seek to enhance their muscular development. There are two primary types of hypertrophy: myofibrillar hypertrophy, which increases strength, and sarcoplasmic hypertrophy, which enhances endurance. Achieving hypertrophy typically requires a combination of resistance training, adequate nutrition, and recovery. Bodybuilders often aim for hypertrophy to achieve a desired aesthetic physique.

Synonyms

augmentation, growth, muscle enlargement

Examples of usage

  • His routine focuses on hypertrophy to build larger muscles.
  • Lifting heavy weights can lead to muscle hypertrophy.
  • Hypertrophy is often the goal of bodybuilders in their training programs.

Translations

Translations of the word "hypertrophy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hipertrofia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเค‡เคชเคฐเคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‰เคซเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hypertrophie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hipertrofi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ะฟะตั€ั‚ั€ะพั„ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hipertrofia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‚ฅๅคงๅŒ– (ใฒใ ใ„ใ‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hypertrophie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hipertrofia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hipertrofi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋Œ€์ฆ (๋น„๋Œ€)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑุท ุงู„ู†ู…ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hypertrofie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hypertrofia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฅๅคง (fรฉi dร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hipertrofija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hypertrofรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธะฟะตั€ั‚ั€ะพั„ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ˜แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒขแƒ แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hipertrofiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hipertrofia

Etymology

The word 'hypertrophy' originated from the Greek roots 'hyper-' meaning 'over' or 'excessive' and 'trophฤ“' meaning 'nourishment' or 'growth'. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe abnormal increases in the size of an organ or tissue in medical contexts. Over time, the term has been adopted in various disciplines, particularly in fitness and bodybuilding, to denote the desired increase in muscle mass through exercise. Understanding hypertrophy has become essential in sports science, leading to various training protocols aimed at optimizing muscle growth. The interest in hypertrophy reflects broader societal values placed on fitness, health, and aesthetics.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,018, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.