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(Latin for true muscle hypertrophy) Calf muscle /masseter muscle [111] [112] Variable. Typically adult-onset (early 20s) Calf muscle hypertrophy, there may also be hypertrophy of masseter muscles (used for chewing food). Biopsy of affected muscles shows hypertrophy of muscle fibres with occasional central migration of sarcolemmal nuclei.
Clitoromegaly is a rare condition and can be either present by birth or acquired later in life. If present at birth, congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be one of the causes, since in this condition the adrenal gland of the female fetus produces additional androgens and the newborn baby has ambiguous genitalia which are not clearly male or female.
Hypertrophy is the increase in the volume of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its component cells. [1] It is distinguished from hyperplasia , in which the cells remain approximately the same size but increase in number. [ 2 ]
Hyperandrogenism is a medical condition characterized by high levels of androgens.It is more common in women than men. [4] Symptoms of hyperandrogenism may include acne, seborrhea, hair loss on the scalp, increased body or facial hair, and infrequent or absent menstruation.
Clitoral enlargement methods are forms of body modification that have the potential to increase the size of the clitoris and enhance sexual pleasure. Clitoral enlargement can be accomplished through a variety of means, each potentially having certain side effects and risks. [1] [2] [3] [4]
From ancient history to the modern day, the clitoris has been discredited, dismissed and deleted -- and women's pleasure has often been left out of the conversation entirely. Now, an underground art movement led by artist Sophia Wallace is emerging across the globe to challenge the lies, question the myths and rewrite the rules around sex and the female body.
In anatomy, the masseter [help 1] is one of the muscles of mastication. Found only in mammals, it is particularly powerful in herbivores to facilitate chewing of plant matter. [ 5 ] The most obvious muscle of mastication is the masseter muscle, since it is the most superficial and one of the strongest.
“Exercise prevents an excessive buildup of cortisol in the body while increasing levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine, neurotransmitters that modulate anxiety and regulate mood and emotion ...