Overgeneration

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The generation of too much or too many of something; overproduction. uncountable

    "A previous study suggested that overgeneration of ROS, caused by mitochondria dysfunction or depletion of enzymatic antioxidant system, could inhibit steroidogenic enzymes activity in MGCs and CCs."

  2. 2
    The act of overgenerating. uncountable

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"A previous study suggested that overgeneration of ROS, caused by mitochondria dysfunction or depletion of enzymatic antioxidant system, could inhibit steroidogenic enzymes activity in MGCs and CCs."

Etymology

From over- + generation.

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