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What does the part "trophic" in the word hypertrophic myopathy?
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Get bigger: The word hypertrophic is based on hypertrophy, which is when cells (such as muscle cells) enlarge. The part "trophic" on its own does not mean anything in this case.
Answered 3/26/2013
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