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Tissue Accretion

Meaning

The biological process of net tissue growth, characterized by an increase in cell number, cell size, or the accumulation of extracellular matrix components, resulting in an overall gain in tissue mass. In the context of hormonal health, this term often refers specifically to the anabolic processes of muscle or bone growth. This process is fundamentally dependent on a positive nitrogen balance and the influence of anabolic hormones.