overgrowth

/ˌoʊvərˈgroʊθ/
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Other forms: overgrowths

Definitions of overgrowth
  1. noun
    a profusion of growth on or over something else
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    type of:
    cornucopia, profuseness, profusion, richness
    the property of being extremely abundant
  2. noun
    excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
    synonyms: giantism, gigantism
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    type of:
    hypertrophy
    abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ
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