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• Hypertrophy
  ...definition=increase in the size of an organ due to an increase in the size of its cells ...efinition) increase in the size of an organ due to an increase in the size of its cells<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
  350 bytes (56 words) - 20:59, 30 December 2022
• Increase
  == Increase (In-krees) == '''Increase''' (pronounced as /ɪnˈkriːs/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote a rise or growth in number, quantity, or degree. The ter
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• Augment
  ...rease') is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote the process of increasing or enhancing. ...ctures. In [[Cardiology]], drugs may be used to augment the pumping action of the heart.
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• Latisse
  ...and darkness of the eyelashes. It is being studied to increase the growth of eyelashes and eyebrows in patients receiving chemotherapy for cancer.  ...per and lower edge of the eyelid {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  746 bytes (110 words) - 05:43, 12 January 2023
• Osteosclerosis
  |Short definition=an abnormal increase in density and hardness of bone {{PAGENAME}} (definition) an abnormal increase in density and hardness of bone<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
  305 bytes (40 words) - 23:41, 30 December 2022
• Benign proliferative breast disease
  ...certain cells in the breast. Any of these conditions can increase the risk of breast cancer.  ...ular hyperplasia, and papillomas {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  824 bytes (106 words) - 04:11, 8 January 2023
• Spasticity
  |Short definition=muscle stiffness caused by an increase in contractions of the muscle fibers ...NAME}} (definition) muscle stiffness caused by an increase in contractions of the muscle fibers<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
  347 bytes (46 words) - 23:46, 30 December 2022
• Mutagen
  |Short definition=anything that can increase the rate of abnormal change in cells, which can lead to cancer {{PAGENAME}} (definition) anything that can increase the rate of abnormal change in cells, which can lead to cancer<br>{{glossary headings}}
  372 bytes (54 words) - 23:47, 30 December 2022
• Bimatoprost
  ...ss and blackening of eyelashes. It is being studied to increase the growth of eyelashes and eyebrows in patients receiving chemotherapy for cancer.  ...s a type of prostaglandin analog {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  936 bytes (132 words) - 04:05, 8 January 2023
• PALA
  ...pain from cancer, arthritis, fibromyalgia, or other conditions. A flare-up of pain usually only lasts for a short time.  ...of the cancer drug fluorouracil {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  523 bytes (75 words) - 01:18, 11 January 2023
• Absolute risk increase
  '''Absolute Risk Increase''' ...nd [[medical research]] to measure the absolute difference in risk or rate of a health-related event in a population between exposed and unexposed groups
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• Raise
  ...he medical field to denote an increase or elevation in a particular aspect of health or medical condition. ...s to lift up or elevate. In the medical context, it is used to indicate an increase in a particular health parameter or condition.
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• Fever
  |Short definition=fever (subject to charges) An increase in body temperature above normal (98. 6 degrees F), usually caused by an il ...F), usually caused by an illness {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  433 bytes (57 words) - 17:37, 11 January 2023
• Cell proliferation
  ...ion=cell proliferation - {{Pronunciation}} (sel proh-LIH-feh-avoid-RAY) An increase in cell number through cell growth and cell division  ...gh cell growth and cell division {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  452 bytes (54 words) - 11:16, 10 January 2023
• Cell growth
  '''Cell growth''' (/sɛl groʊθ/) refers to an increase in the size or number of cells in an organism. It is a fundamental process that occurs in all living ...''cellula'' meaning "a small room" and the Old English ''groeiþ'' meaning "increase, growth".
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• Plus
  ...term commonly used in the medical field to denote a positive result or an increase in a particular condition or symptom. The term is derived from the Latin wo ...e and is widely used in various fields, including medicine, to indicate an increase or positive result.
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• Diuresis
  ...on=Diuresis - {{Pronunciation}} (DY-yoo-REE-sis) An increase in the amount of urine produced by the kidney and excreted from the body  ...idney and excreted from the body {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  438 bytes (59 words) - 09:05, 11 January 2023
• Growth
  ...definition=growth - {{Pronunciation}} (proh-LIH-feh-RAY-ting) Multiply or increase in number. In biology, cell proliferation occurs through a process known as ...a process known as cell division {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  498 bytes (61 words) - 05:43, 13 January 2023
• Proliferate
  ...s to the rapid increase or multiplication of parts or the rapid production of new units. ...]], proliferate is often used to describe the rapid increase in the number of cells, a process that is common in many diseases, including [[cancer]]. Thi
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• More
  ...used in various medical contexts to denote an increased quantity or degree of a particular condition or substance. The term is derived from the Old Engli ...f symptoms, the concentration of a substance in the body, or the intensity of a treatment. For example, a patient may be described as having 'more pain'
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