Frumuvöxta
Frumuvöxta is an Icelandic term that translates to "cell growth" or "cellular proliferation." It refers to the biological process by which a cell increases in size or divides into new daughter cells. This fundamental process is essential for the development, maintenance, and repair of all living organisms. Frumuvöxta can occur through several mechanisms, including an increase in cell size (hypertrophy) or an increase in the number of cells (hyperplasia). In multicellular organisms, regulated frumuvöxta is crucial for growth from a single fertilized egg into a complex organism and for replacing old or damaged cells throughout life.
Uncontrolled frumuvöxta is a hallmark of cancer. In cancerous cells, the normal regulatory mechanisms that govern