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growth 1. Biology the process or act of growing, esp in organisms following assimilation of food 2. Pathology any abnormal tissue, such as a tumour growth [grōth] (medicine) Any abnormal, localized increase in cells, such as a tumor. (physiology) Increase in the quantity of metabolically active protoplasm, accompanied by an increase in cell number or cell size, or both. Growth acorn used to symbolize the beginning of growth. [Pop. Culture: Misc.] kingdom of Heaven thus likened; for phenomenal development. [N.T.: Matthew 13:31–32] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| People with bone growth disorders may have brittle bones or bones that are too long or too short. Pediatrics - allergy, cardiology, growth disorders, well-child One procedure universally proposed in the course of these visits is ultrasound, an imaging technique used to detect congenital anomalies, multiple gestations, fetal growth disorders, placental abnormalities, and gestational age. |
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