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proliferative

adjective

pro·​lif·​er·​a·​tive prə-ˈlif-ə-ˌrāt-iv How to pronounce proliferative (audio)
1
: capable of or engaged in proliferation
2
: of, marked by, or tending to proliferation

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“Proliferative.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/proliferative. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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