noun
- Plural of proliferator; things or organisms that multiply or reproduce rapidly.
- In biology, cells or substances that promote rapid cell division and growth.
Usage: Often used in scientific or technical contexts
Usage: Technical/medical usage
Examples
- Cancer cells are rapid proliferators that divide uncontrollably.
- Bacteria are prolific proliferators in warm, moist environments.
- The study examined proliferators of inflammation in the immune system.
- Certain viruses act as proliferators, spreading quickly through populations.
- Growth factors serve as proliferators in tissue regeneration.
- Weeds are aggressive proliferators in untended gardens.