1. things that grow or develop from something else as a natural result or consequence
2. abnormal growths or projections from the body or a plant
Usage: medical; botanical

Examples

• The new policies were outgrowths of the committee’s recommendations.
• Modern technology companies are outgrowths of the digital revolution.
• The doctor examined the unusual outgrowths on the patient’s skin.
• These small branches are natural outgrowths from the main trunk.
• Social media platforms became outgrowths of early internet forums.
• The coral reef showed various colorful outgrowths.
• Environmental activism was an outgrowth of growing awareness about climate change.