Definition of Overgrowth

1. Noun. Excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.

Exact synonyms: Giantism, Gigantism
Terms within: Hyperpituitarism
Generic synonyms: Hypertrophy

2. Noun. A profusion of growth on or over something else.

Definition of Overgrowth

1. n. Excessive growth.

Definition of Overgrowth

1. 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. ¹

2. Noun. An excessive growth or increase in numbers. ¹

3. Noun. Excessive size; usually caused by over-production of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Overgrowth

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Overgrowth

1. Just what it sounds like: excessive growth. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Overgrowth

overgreat
overgreatness
overgreedy
overgrew
overgroom
overgroomed
overgrooming
overgrooms
overgross
overground
overgrow
overgrowing
overgrown
overgrownness
overgrows
overgrowth (current term)
overgrowth syndromes
overgrowths
overhair
overhairs
overhale
overhaled
overhales
overhall
overhalled
overhalling
overhalls
overhand
overhand knot
overhand knots

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