main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary hypertrophy Definition: (hye-PER-tro-fee) The enlargement or overgrowth of an organ or tissue due to an increase in size of its cells, rather than the number. Compare to hyperplasia. See benign prostatic hyperplasia. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.