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proliferative

🇬🇧 UK/prə,lifə'reitiv/🇺🇸 US
C2

Definitions

adj.

Relating to or characterized by rapid growth or multiplication, especially of cells.

增殖的,增生的;繁殖的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
proforward, for, before
+
liflife, living
+
erconnector
+
ativesuffix
=proliferative

Common Collocations

  • 1.proliferative cells增殖细胞
  • 2.proliferative capacity增殖能力
  • 3.proliferative disease增殖性疾病
  • 4.[proliferative activity]增殖活性

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The biopsy revealed highly proliferative cells, indicating an aggressive form of cancer.

  • 2.

    Proliferative diabetic retinopathy can lead to severe vision loss if untreated.

  • 3.

    Researchers are studying the proliferative capacity of stem cells for regenerative medicine.

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