vevsfortykkelse
Vevsfortykkelse, also known as tissue thickening, refers to an increase in the size or density of a tissue. This can occur due to a variety of physiological or pathological processes. In a physiological context, vevsfortykkelse can be a normal adaptation. For instance, muscles may thicken in response to regular exercise, a process known as hypertrophy. Similarly, connective tissues can strengthen and thicken with age or repeated mechanical stress.
Pathological vevsfortykkelse, however, indicates an abnormal condition. It can result from inflammation, where increased blood flow