overgrowth
/ˈoʊvərˌɡroʊθ/
noun
- A thick growth of plants, especially when it covers an area and is unwanted or uncontrolled.
- The city cleared the overgrowth along the highway to improve visibility.
- Hikers had to push through the dense overgrowth to reach the old cabin.
- The garden was abandoned, and overgrowth of weeds covered the path.
- Excessive or abnormal growth of something, such as cells or tissue in a living organism.
- The doctor explained that the tumor was caused by an overgrowth of cells.
- The dentist removed an overgrowth of gum tissue that was causing discomfort.
- Bacterial overgrowth in the gut can lead to digestive problems.