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pro·lif·er·ate
(prō-lif'ĕr-āt),To grow and increase in number by means of reproduction of similar forms.
[L. proles, offspring, + fero, to bear]
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proliferate
(prə-lĭf′ə-rāt′)v. prolifer·ated, prolifer·ating, prolifer·ates
v.intr.
To grow or multiply by rapidly producing new tissue, parts, cells, or offspring.
pro·lif′er·a′tion n.
pro·lif′er·a′tive adj.
pro·lif′er·a′tor n.
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pro·lif·er·ate
(prŏ-lif'ĕr-āt)To grow and increase in number by means of reproduction of similar forms.
[L. proles, offspring, + fero, to bear]
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pro·lif·er·ate
(prŏ-lif'ĕr-āt)To grow and increase in number by reproduction of similar forms.
[L. proles, offspring, + fero, to bear]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012