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Diseases & Disorders

hemihypertrophy

Meaning of hemihypertrophy: A condition in which one side of the body or a part of one side is larger than the other.

Definition of hemihypertrophy

A condition in which one side of the body or a part of one side is larger than the other. Children with hemihypertrophy have an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer, including Wilms tumor (a childhood kidney cancer) and liver cancer.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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