proliferation

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  1. In zoology, the origination and development of generative zoöids, as in the formation of medusa-buds (planoblasts or hedrioblasts) by a polyp. See planoblast.
  2. In botany, same as prolification.
  3. Entogastric proliferation. See entogastric.

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  • The physiological effects of TFF3 in intestinal cells can be considered beneficial to cancer cell growth, proliferation, and metastasis. —  FreshPatents.com: Notable Patent Applications - 05/07/2009
  • Yes, non-proliferation might be a worthy goal - but how on earth is he going to achieve it? —  British Blogs
  • The "missile shield" is of course another spur to nuclear proliferation, as the United States steadily rings the globes with an advanced weapons system that can just as easily be used for offensive operations as for its putative "defense" function. —  CounterPunch
  • Asked to comment on reports that the Indian statement didn't go far enough to allay NSG sceptics concerns about non-proliferation, Wood said: 'Well, I think certainly the Indian efforts, our efforts, have been to try to assure people that this agreement is a very important agreement in terms of promoting the international community's agenda with regard to non-proliferation.' —  India eNews
  • The key moment had come on Friday when India issued a statement underlining its commitment to non-proliferation, he said. —  Channel NewsAsia Front Page News
 

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