A cell's increase in size due to an accumulation of protein and lipids is known as _____.

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Hypertrophy is the term used to describe an increase in the size of an individual cell. This can occur due to an accumulation of proteins and lipids, among other things. Hyperplasia refers to an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, while differentiation, maturation, and development describe processes related to cellular differentiation and the formation of different types of tissues and organs.

A Cell's Increase in Size Due to an Accumulation of Protein