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out·growth (o̵ut′grōt̸h′)

noun

  1. the act of growing out
  2. a result; consequence; development
  3. that which grows out; offshoot

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

outgrowth Synonyms

outgrowth

n.

  1. A product

    end result, outcome, effect; see end 2, result.

  2. A projection

    offshoot, prominence, jut, protuberance; see bulge, projection.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

outgrowth Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • project: The meeting was a logical outgrowth of the project.

Preposition: from

  • cell: Root hairs are long, thin, straight outgrowths from single cells on the surface of plant roots.

Converse of object

  • cause: The inflammation can cause a small outgrowth known as a polyp, which is a benign tumor that grows inside the colon.

Adjective modifier

  • bony: The surrounding bone reacts by growing thicker, forming bony outgrowths which can cause inflammation in the surrounding tissues.

Noun used with modifier

  • neurite: We are also attempting to enhance neurite outgrowth in adult neurons by genetic manipulation.
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