growths

noun

Definition of growthsnext
plural of growth
1
as in tumors
an abnormal mass of tissue found a growth on the dog's neck under her collar

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2
as in evolutions
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced the growth of the gambling industry into an economic mainstay in some locations

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  1. tumors
  2. developments
  3. progressions
Noun
  • For example, tumors on the pituitary gland can cause excessive growth.
    Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
  • However, most people with Carney complex die from complications from their tumors.
    Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of tumors
Noun
  • Complying with regulatory developments is most frequently cited as the top priority for internal legal teams — and any innovation efforts are going to fall under scrutiny.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Employers in states with medical marijuana programs or broader legalization measures should monitor developments to assess how the rescheduling may affect workplace drug policies.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of developments
Noun
  • Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.
    Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There are psych-rock freakouts and campfire sing-alongs, all centered on his ability to render simple, two-chord progressions as titanic tectonic shifts that reconfigure the landscape in their wake.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of progressions
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