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elephantiasis vs hypertrophy

hypertrophy vs elephantiasis

elephantiasis and hypertrophy both are nouns.

elephantiasis is not a verb while hypertrophy is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
elephantiasis Yes No No No
hypertrophy Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hypertrophy is a hypernym of elephantiasis; that is, hypertrophy is a word with a broader meaning than elephantiasis:
  • elephantiasis: hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis
  • hypertrophy: abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ
elephantiasis (noun) hypertrophy (noun)
hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ
elephantiasis (verb) hypertrophy (verb)
undergo hypertrophy
Difference between elephantiasis and hypertrophy

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