1. excessive or abnormal growth of tissue, plants, or other organic matter

Examples

• The garden was filled with overgrowths of weeds and vines.
• The doctor examined the skin overgrowths on the patient’s arm.
• Years of neglect had led to overgrowths covering the old fence.
• The pathologist identified several benign overgrowths in the tissue sample.
• Pruning helps prevent overgrowths that can damage the tree’s structure.
• The abandoned lot was hidden beneath overgrowths of brambles and shrubs.