upgrowth

/ˈʌpˌɡroʊθ/
noun
  1. The process of growing or developing upward; growth or development.
    • The city's rapid upgrowth transformed it into a major business hub.
    • Her personal upgrowth over the years was evident in her confidence.
    • The upgrowth of the young tree was visible after the spring rains.
  2. Something that grows or develops upward, such as a shoot, branch, or new structure.
    • New upgrowths of coral appeared on the reef after the storm.
    • The gardener pruned the upgrowths from the main stem of the rose bush.
    • The upgrowth of a new wing on the hospital allowed for more patient rooms.
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