Proliferative
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Such a cell
Adjective
- 1 Of or pertaining to proliferation, especially of cells. not-comparable
"...stem cells may thus lose some of their proliferative potential and thus 'age'..."
- 2 Proliferating; tending to proliferate.
"...they give rise to a progressive, proliferative, chronic arthritis."
Example
More examples"...stem cells may thus lose some of their proliferative potential and thus 'age'..."
Etymology
From proliferate + -ive.