Definitions for: Auxesis


[n] growth from increase in cell size without cell division



Webster (1913) Definition: Aux*e"sis, n. [NL., Gr. ? increase, fr. ?, ?, to
increase.] (Rhet.)
A figure by which a grave and magnificent word is put for the
proper word; amplification; hyperbole.

See Also: development, growing, growth, maturation, ontogenesis, ontogeny

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