zēng​shēng

hyperplasia

Senses

增生 zēng​shēng hyperplasia

verb · (medicine) the enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the reproduction rate of its cells

长期姿势不正确会导致骨质增生。

增生 zēng​shēng unsubsidized scholar

verb, noun · a Ming dynasty imperial examination candidate who did not receive the standard monthly state-supported rice allowance

他虽然只是一名增生,但依然坚持闭门苦读。

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