Overgrowth Definition & Meaning

overgrowth
noun
  1. excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
  2. a profusion of growth on or over something else

"Overgrowth" in song lyrics

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  • "The tidal wave flow to flood the terrains overgrowth"
    Muph & Plutonic — Ain't All Over
  • "Maybe it's my face, my clothes, my shaven head or my overgrowth"
    Muph + Plutonic — Still Say Sorry Though
  • "adenosarcoma sarcomatous overgrowth"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with overgrowth

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