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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 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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studied this compensatory growth in two different genetically engineered animal models of insulin resistance called IR/IRS-1 mice and LIRKO mice. Typically, after a stroke on one side of the brain, nerve cells in unaffected areas, including those on the undamaged side of the brain, show a small amount of compensatory growth. |
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