Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Reproductive; budding or sprouting into new similar forms.
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- adjective not comparable, cytology of or pertaining to
proliferation , especially of cells - adjective
proliferating ; tending to proliferate
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Examples
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This thickening of the uterine lining is called the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle, and it can vary in length from six to twenty days.
OUR BODIES, OURSELVES The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective 2005
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Yet under a microscope, there are different types, from simple fluid-filled cysts to what's called proliferative breast disease because it's made of growing cells.
AP: Estrogen linked to breast lumps GreenFertility 2008
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Yet under a microscope, there are different types, from simple fluid-filled cysts to what's called proliferative breast disease because it's made of growing cells.
Archive 2008-04-01 GreenFertility 2008
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This second stage is called the proliferative stage.
Freep.com - RSS 2010
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In 20 percent of patients, the disease then progresses to advanced "proliferative" retinopathy.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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We are manipulating our normal physiology with birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy, often increasing our exposure to cancer stimulating, proliferative hormones.
Dr. Nalini Chilkov: Cancer Risk Factors: 10 Things Women Should Keep in Mind Dr. Nalini Chilkov 2011
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We are manipulating our normal physiology with birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy, often increasing our exposure to cancer stimulating, proliferative hormones.
Dr. Nalini Chilkov: Cancer Risk Factors: 10 Things Women Should Keep in Mind Dr. Nalini Chilkov 2011
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Remodeling phase 3 weeks - years: The body transforms and replaces the collagen that was placed during the proliferative phase into a stronger collagen to support structure and function over the long term.
Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.: What Vitamins Should You Take Before Surgery? Neal M. Blitz 2011
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He said that the proliferative growth (hyperplasia) of the (endometrial) cells lining the uterus implies changes in important reproductive hormones.
Jeffrey Smith: Genetically Modified Soy Diets Lead to Ovary and Uterus Changes in Rats Jeffrey Smith 2010
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Stem cells exist at higher frequency, are more proliferative, and have higher accessibility in the early gestational fetus than in postnatal life.
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