abnormal growth

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abnormal
adjective
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/æbˈnɔː.məl/us
/æbˈnɔːr.məl/
different from what is usual or average, especially in a way that ...
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growth
noun
uk
/ɡrəʊθ/us
/ɡroʊθ/
The growth of a person, animal, or plant is its process of increasing ...
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(Definition ofabnormalandgrowthfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Admittedly, evidence for diffuse brain anomalies, such asabnormalgrowthpatterns, cannot provide explanation for the very specific (though variable) symptom profiles in autism.
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Renal cysts arise from the tubular nephron and collecting ducts as a result ofabnormalgrowthand function of the specialised epithelial cells that line these structures.
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We must consider whether it is reasonable to give animals feed supplements which causeabnormalgrowth.
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That may be so, because cancer is recognised as anabnormalgrowthin speed, number and composition of cells as a result of a yet undiscovered provocative agent.
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It is anabnormalgrowth.
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A brain tumor is anabnormalgrowthof cells within the brain or inside the skull, and can be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign).
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Prior toabnormalgrowth(known as neoplasia), cells often undergo an abnormal pattern of growth, such as metaplasia or dysplasia.
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It is anabnormalgrowthin the skin of histiocytes (histiocytosis), a cell that is part of the immune system.
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These abnormalities include premature deciduous teeth andabnormalgrowthof permanent teeth due to displacement by cysts and lesions.
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Theabnormalgrowthpatterns continue throughout the growing years; therefore, intervention, accurate diagnosis, and a customized, expertly carried-out treatment plan should be a primary concern.
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However, with anabnormalgrowthor tumor in the master gland, the pituitary adenomas do not spread to other body parts and are not cancerous.
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The disorder may stem from a wide variety of conditions that causeabnormalgrowthof the brain, or from syndromes associated with chromosomal abnormalities.
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Thisabnormalgrowthusually but not always forms a mass.
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It is due to theabnormalgrowthof cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
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This inhibitory action upregulates the levels of preapoptotic and apoptotic cells, eliminating damaged cells, and discouragingabnormalgrowthpatterns, as well as decreasing chemokine levels.
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A large infusion of cash from speculators causedabnormalgrowthin the industry as well as overbuilding of docks, factories and ancillary facilities.
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Since in humans they generally result fromabnormalgrowth, they can not usually be recognised as abnormal at birth.
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Growth landmarks have also been used for determination ofabnormalgrowthas well.
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In 1960, he successfully underwent surgery to correct hisabnormalgrowth.
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