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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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| These side effects include agitation, suicidal thoughts and growth retardation (Sun Herald, 19/11/06, p. in the treatment of severe growth retardation in children and of metastatic breast cancer and as an adjunct in the treatment of chronic wasting diseases and anemia associated with renal insufficiency. We evaluated this outcome only among term births to separate children with true growth retardation from babies that are small because of birth at a young gestational age. |
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