overgrowth | ||
1. | [ noun ] (medicine) excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland | |
Synonyms: | gigantism giantism | |
Related terms: | hypertrophy hyperpituitarism | |
2. | [ noun ] a profusion of growth on or over something else | |
Related terms: | profusion | |
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overgrow overgrown overcoat overact Overson oversew overclothe overcoating overweight overcook overcome overgenerous overclothes overjoyed overshoe Overcash overgorge overcrowd overcomer overshot overcast overhasty overreact overshoot oversight overreach overgreedy |