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In a patient with uncontrolled hypertension, the left ventricular myocardium undergoes an increase in cell size and protein content, leading to a thickened ventricular wall. This cellular adaptation is best described as which of the following?

A Atrophy
B Hyperplasia
C Metaplasia
D Hypertrophy

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

Hypertrophy is an increase in the size of cells, resulting in an increase in the size of the organ. In the heart, it's often a response to increased workload, such as from hypertension.

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