proliferation

BrE /prəʊlɪˈfeɪʃn/ AmE /ˌproʊlɪˈfeɪʃən/

noun en → es

1 INCREASE/SPREAD [uncountable] C1

the rapid increase in the number or amount of something, especially harmful things like weapons or diseases

proliferación, propagación

  • a proliferation of sth

Collocations a proliferation of nuclear weapons · a proliferation of diseases

  • There has been a proliferation of new restaurants in the city.

    Ha habido una proliferación de nuevos restaurantes en la ciudad.

2 CELL DIVISION [uncountable] C1

the process by which cells divide and increase their number, especially in the body's tissues or organs

proliferación celular

  • cell proliferation

Collocations uncontrolled cell proliferation · cancerous cell proliferation

  • Uncontrolled cell proliferation can lead to cancer.

    La proliferación celular descontrolada puede llevar al cáncer.