Word Type

Noun

The word "outgrowth" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

neurite outgrowth neuronal outgrowth

Derived From

growth outgrow

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

beginning body part consequence effect event issue outcome result upshot

Type Of (IsA)

consequence

Related Terms

animal appendage branch byproduct consequence excessive grow growth offshoot plant

Synonym Network

emergence process

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