proliferera

Proliferera is a Swedish verb meaning to increase rapidly in number, to multiply, or to spread widely. In scientific contexts it refers to the process by which cells or organisms divide and grow, producing more individuals or cells. In broader use it can describe the rapid expansion of things such as ideas, pests, technologies, or weapons. The corresponding noun is proliferation.

Etymology: Proliferera derives from Latin proliferare, formed from pro- “forward” and ferre “to bear” or produce, and has cognates in other languages, notably English proliferate and proliferation. The term is used in both everyday Swedish and formal scientific writing.

Usage: In biology, cell proliferation describes the multiplication of cells through the cell cycle, a normal part of growth and tissue repair; however, uncontrolled proliferation is a hallmark of cancer. In ecology, proliferation can describe rapid population growth under favorable conditions. In social or information contexts, stories, memes, or technologies can proliferate as they spread through networks. In international relations, nuclear or missile proliferation refers to the spread of weapons capabilities to more states.

See also: proliferation, cell proliferation, nuclear proliferation. Note: In Swedish, proliferera is used across contexts to indicate rapid growth or spread, with specificity usually clarified by the surrounding terminology.