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enlarged

/ɛnˈlɑrdʒd/
/ɛnˈlɑdʒd/
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Definitions of enlarged
  1. adjective
    as of a photograph; made larger
    “the enlarged photograph revealed many details”
    synonyms: blown-up
    big, large
    above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
  2. adjective
    larger than normal
    “enlarged joints”
    synonyms:
    unhealthy
    not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
  3. adjective
    enlarged to an abnormal degree
    synonyms: exaggerated, magnified
    increased
    made greater in size or amount or degree
  4. adjective
    (of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
    synonyms: hypertrophied
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