Proliferative phase

Proliferative phase

Proliferative phase can refer to:
* a phase of wound healing
* another name for the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle


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  • Wound healing — Hand abrasion …   Wikipedia

  • Menstrual cycle — See also: Menstruation and Menstruation (mammal) The menstrual cycle is the scientific term for the physiological changes that can occur in fertile women. This article focuses on the human menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle, under the… …   Wikipedia

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