Overgrowth

Word OVERGROWTH
Character 10
Hyphenation o ver growth
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Overgrowth"

What do we mean by overgrowth?

A usually abundant, luxuriant growth over or on something else. noun

A growth over or upon something else. noun

Exuberant or excessive growth. noun

The deposition of the crystals of one mineral species over those of another species, particularly when the individuals or subindividuals of the former have their orientation fixed by the latter; also one of the individuals or subindividuals so deposited. noun

Excessive growth. noun

A growth that has covered somethin over. noun

A usually abundant, luxuriant growth over or on something else. A tangle of growth occurring at the top of trees involving vines and branches, common in jungles. noun

An excessive growth or increase in numbers. noun

Excessive size; usually caused by over-production of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. noun

A profusion of growth on or over something else noun

Excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland noun

A usually abundant, luxuriant growth over or on something else. A tangle of growth occurring at the top of trees involving vines and branches, common in jungles.

An excessive growth or increase in numbers, as in a population of weeds or microbes.

Excessive size; usually caused by over-production of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Overgrowth

The word "overgrowth" in example sentences

Staff overgrowth is increasingly cited as a fiscal issue. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Then there are alternative health proponents who believe that candida overgrowth is common, even among apparently healthy people. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Another place where government overgrowth is a concern is New York City, where a group of distinguished citizens writes, ❋ Unknown (2009)

Systemic candida overgrowth is quite difficult to overcome once it has become established. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Eventually, this results in a medical condition known as uterine hyperplasia, or cell overgrowth, which is a common precursor to uterine cancer. ❋ Niels H. Lauersen (2000)

Well, the same should apply to humans referring to the overgrowth of today's population it is only going to get worse if people don't start acting responsibly. ❋ Unknown (2012)

Erosion in the area had been expected but the overgrowth was a surprise and had damaged considerably the horizons at which we’d left off. ❋ MICHAEL BALTER (2005)

Should I remove front military press (shoulder press with barbell) from my routine and do a Behind the neck instead?? since the front press is what causes this "overgrowth" will doing behind the back press help even out my shoulder physique?? ❋ Unknown (2010)

But in older individuals or those with an underlying condition, probiotics may be needed to avoid potentially deadly problems such as overgrowth of bad bacterium like Clostridium difficile. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Within the Exclusion Zone, in dozens of abandoned villages collapsed houses are disappearing under overgrowth. ❋ Joanna Zelman (2011)

From the overgrowth and lack of upkeep it was obvious there had been no traffic for many years. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Think of it as a passive overgrowth-control behaviour. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Some scientists think an overgrowth of bacteria in the gut is behind the problem, but studies testing that have had mixed results. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Still, until more research is done, he said the antibiotic should be restricted to those with confirmed bacterial overgrowth or patients who haven't responded to other IBS treatments. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Peered through the tangled overgrowth lining the river of mud calling itself a road. ❋ Alix Rickloff (2011)

This is nature's model: overgrowth, followed by destruction of the overgrowth, and then the subsequent new growth of the healthiest and most robust, which ultimately leaves the forest and the entire ecosystem better off than they were before. ❋ Mark Spitznagel (2011)

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