Phenomena and Processes

Growth

Gradual increase in the number, the size, and the complexity of cells of an individual. Growth generally results in increase in ORGAN WEIGHT; BODY WEIGHT; and BODY HEIGHT.

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Gradual increase in the number, the size, and the complexity of cells of an individual. Growth generally results in increase in ORGAN WEIGHT; BODY WEIGHT; and BODY HEIGHT.

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

General only; prefer /growth with specific organ or organism: Manual 19.7+, 19.8.35

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  1. G07.345.249

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Growth. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006128. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006128
  2. Growth. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1342838