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catch-up growth Etymology: L, capere + As, uf, gruowan an acceleration of the growth rate following a period of growth retardation caused by a secondary deficiency, such as acute malnutrition or severe illness. The phenomenon, which routinely occurs in premature infants, involves rapid increase in weight, length, and head circumference and continues until the normal individual growth pattern is resumed. The severity, duration, and developmental timing at which the deficiency occurs may result in some growth inadequacy or permanent deficit, especially in such tissue as the brain. 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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Even a three- or four-year 1930s-style global slump would have little or no impact, particularly if it was followed by a period of vigorous catch-up growth. The catch-up growth of the largest emerging markets--Brazil, China and India, with around 40 percent of the world's population--is based squarely on the adoption and diffusion of resource-intensive technologies, such as coal-fired power plants and standard internal-combustion-engine vehicles. In general, the results indicate relatively normal spirometry, which suggests that catch-up growth occurred, assuming they ever had decreased lung function early in life (1-3). |
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