proliferation

In zoology, the origination and development of generative zoöids, as in the formation of medusa-buds (planoblasts or hedrioblasts) by a polyp. See planoblast.

In botany, same as prolification.

Increase in size by reproduction of the primary elements.

The continuous development of cells in tissue formation; cell formation.

The production of numerous zooids by budding, especially when buds arise from other buds in succession.