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proliferation

 [pro-lif″ĕ-ra´shun]
the reproduction or multiplication of similar forms, especially of cells. See also hyperplasia and hypertrophy. adj., adj prolif´erative, prolif´erous.

pro·lif·er·a·tion

(prō-lif'ĕr-ā'shŭn),
Growth and reproduction of similar cells.

proliferation

/pro·lif·er·a·tion/ (pro-lif″er-a´shun) the reproduction or multiplication of similar forms, especially of cells.prolif´erativeprolif´erous

proliferation

[-lif′ərā′shən]
Etymology: L, proles, offspring, ferre, to bear
the reproduction or multiplication of similar forms. The term is usually applied to increases of cells or cysts. proliferate, v., proliferative, prolific, adj.

proliferation

Multiplication of cells or organisms. See Autonomous proliferation, Cell proliferation, Systemic immunoblastic proliferation.

pro·lif·er·a·tion

(prŏ-lif'ĕr-ā'shŭn)
Growth and reproduction of similar cells.

proliferation

Multiplication. The process of increasing in number by reproduction.

pro·lif·er·a·tion

(prŏ-lif'ĕr-ā'shŭn)
Growth and reproduction of similar cells.

proliferation (prōlif´ərā´shən),

n growth by reproduction of similar cells.
proliferation, epithelial,
n a characteristic finding in inflammatory lesions affecting the gingival tissues; consists of hyperplasia of the pocket epithelium, with extension and elongation of epithelial rete pegs into the submucosa. Accompanying the hyperplastic changes in the crevicular epithelium, it is noticed that the epithelial attachment proliferates onto and alongside the cementum. Also, the multiplication of epithelial cells resulting either in increased thickness or new epithelial covering of a wound or an ulcer. See also pocket, periodontal.

proliferation

the reproduction or multiplication of similar forms, especially of cells.
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