Proliferate
Proliferate
Proliferate (/prəˈlɪf.ər.eɪt/), derived from the Latin word 'proles' meaning offspring and 'ferre' meaning to bear, is a term used in various fields of study, particularly in biology and medicine. It refers to the rapid increase or multiplication of parts or the rapid production of new units.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, proliferate is often used to describe the rapid increase in the number of cells, a process that is common in many diseases, including cancer. This process is also known as cell proliferation.
Related Terms
- Cell proliferation: The process that results in an increase of the number of cells, and is defined by the balance between cell divisions and cell loss through cell death or differentiation.
- Mitosis: A part of the cell cycle when replicated chromosomes are separated into two new nuclei.
- Neoplasia: The formation or presence of a new, abnormal growth of tissue.
- Hyperplasia: The enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the reproduction rate of its cells, often as an initial stage in the development of cancer.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Proliferate
- Wikipedia's article - Proliferate
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