Definition of Auxesis

1. Noun. Growth from increase in cell size without cell division.

Generic synonyms: Development, Growing, Growth, Maturation, Ontogenesis, Ontogeny
Derivative terms: Auxetic

Definition of Auxesis

1. n. A figure by which a grave and magnificent word is put for the proper word; amplification; hyperbole.

Definition of Auxesis

1. an increase in cell size without cell division [n AUXESES]

Medical Definition of Auxesis

1. Growth by increase in cell size rather than by increasing cell numbers. (02 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Auxesis

autumn fever
autumn pumpkin
autumn sneezeweed
autunite
autunites
Auvergne
auxano-
auxanogram
auxanographic
auxanographic method
auxanography
auxanology
auxanometer
auxeses
auxesis (current term)
auxesis (current term)
auxetic
auxetics
auxetic growth
auxiliar
auxiliaries
auxiliars
auxiliary
auxiliary
auxiliary abutment
auxiliary airfield
auxiliary boiler
auxiliary cell
auxiliary engine
auxiliary equipment

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