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"the proliferation of nuclear weapons"nouna rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)Opposite:
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noungrowth by the rapid multiplication of partstype of:
Definition that contains proliferation
- growth (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)
- leukemia malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer
- leukaemia malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer
- npc an agency that serves as the focal point for all Intelligence Community activities related to nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their missile delivery systems
- nonproliferation center an agency that serves as the focal point for all Intelligence Community activities related to nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their missile delivery systems
- leflunomide an anti-TNF compound (trade name Arava) that is given orally; can slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis by slowing the proliferation of white blood cells which reduces inflammation in the synovium
- granulocytic leukemia a malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; marked by proliferation of myelocytes and their presence in the blood
- acute myelocytic leukemia acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of granular leukocytes; most common in adolescents and young adults
- monocytic leukaemia leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood
- cytotoxic drug any drug that has a toxic effect on cells; commonly used in chemotherapy to inhibit the proliferation of cancerous cells