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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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