1. characterized by rapid growth or multiplication, especially of cells or organisms
Usage: medical; biological
2. tending to spread or increase rapidly in number or extent

Examples

• The doctor was concerned about the proliferative nature of the tumor cells.
• Cancer research focuses on understanding proliferative cellular processes.
• The proliferative growth of algae in the lake created environmental problems.
• Scientists studied the proliferative capacity of stem cells in the laboratory.
• The proliferative phase of wound healing involves rapid cell division.
• Proliferative disorders can affect various organs in the body.
• The proliferative response of the immune system helped fight the infection.