Growth and Development (also known as Development and Growth): The series of changes to the shape, size, components, and functions of an individual organism that occur over time as the organism progresses from its initial form to full size and maturity.

NIH MeSH · D048788Phenomena and Processes

Growth and Development

Also known asDevelopment and Growth

Definition

The series of changes to the shape, size, components, and functions of an individual organism that occur over time as the organism progresses from its initial form to full size and maturity.

MeSH classification

  • G07.345

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Common questions about Growth and Development

What does Growth and Development mean in medicine?
The series of changes to the shape, size, components, and functions of an individual organism that occur over time as the organism progresses from its initial form to full size and maturity. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Growth and Development known by any other names?
Yes. Growth and Development is also referred to as Development and Growth in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Growth and Development sit in the medical classification?
Growth and Development falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G07.345). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D048788) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗