development

development definition - medical

de·vel·op·ment (dĭ-vĕlˈəp-mənt)

noun
  1. The act of developing.
  2. The state of being developed.
  3. A significant event, occurrence, or change.
  4. The natural progression from a previous, simpler, or embryonic stage to a later, more complex, or adult stage.

Related Forms:

  • de·velˌop·menˈtal (-mĕnˈtl) adjective

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