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compensatory hypertrophy |
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compensatory hypertrophy [kəmpen′sətôr′ē] Etymology: L, compensare, to balance an increase in the size or the function of an organ or part to counteract a structural or functional defect. See also compensated heart failure. compensatory pertaining to or emanating from compensation. compensatory hypertrophy impaired function of one organ in a paired organ system or of part of an organ in a single organ system is followed by enlargement of the surviving organ or tissue so that functional capacity is maintained. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Examination revealed a widely patent right nasal airway and compensatory hypertrophy of the middle turbinate (figure, A). Chapter 4 describes skeletal muscle adaptation to increased use, with sections on adaptation to chronic electrical stimulation, chronic stretch, compensatory hypertrophy, intermittent electrical stimulation, and exercise. Two factors known to contribute to turbinate hypertrophy or enlargement include compensatory hypertrophy (opposite a deviated septum) and chronic rhinitis of vasomotor, medicamentous, or allergic origin. |
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