outgrowth

English

Etymology

out- +‎ growth

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

Noun

outgrowth (countable and uncountable, plural outgrowths)

  1. Anything that grows out of something else.
    1. A branch or offshoot of a plant.
    2. An appendage of an animal.
    3. A byproduct or consequence of an action or event.
  2. Excessive growth.

Derived terms
  • neurite outgrowth
  • neuronal outgrowth

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