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Growth and Development

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Definition: The series of changes to the shape, size, components, and functions of an individual organism that occur over time as the organism progresses from its initial form to full size and maturity.  general only; prefer specifics or /growth with specific organism, organ or tissue   
See Also Developmental Biology; Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental
Examples Aging; Calcification, Physiologic; Growth; Human Development; Morphogenesis; Sexual Development 		Other names Development and Growth

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