growth cycle
noun
: the normal length of time which something lives
These plants have a 2-year growth cycle.
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This immune response causes inflammation that disrupts the hair growth cycle, leading to sudden hair loss.1
The hair follicles usually remain alive and can start producing hair again, either on their own or with medical treatment.15 Alopecia areata usually follows a cyclical pattern.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 June 2025
Since referrals are the top way small firms gain new business, this enhanced service generates more, creating a virtuous growth cycle.
—Hunter Steele, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Meat Meat has a lot of protein and iron, which are involved in the hair growth cycle.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
However, seeds may also sprout thread-like root hairs as a normal part of their growth cycle.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
However, once seedlings are established, regular applications with a balanced fertilizer every three to four weeks during their most vigorous growth cycle will keep them productive.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
The hair growth cycle consists of three stages: anagen (the growth period), catagen (the transition period) and telogen (the rest period).
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Poor nutrition in people with eating disorders can cause a change in the hair growth cycle, leading to hair shedding.6
It's estimated that 24% to 50% of people with an eating disorder experience some kind of hair loss or breakage.6
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—Patty Weasler, Rn, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
After a turbulent period of irrational exuberance followed by skepticism, the creator economy appears poised for its second major growth cycle, with M&A activity forecast to accelerate significantly in 2025.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 June 2025
Since referrals are the top way small firms gain new business, this enhanced service generates more, creating a virtuous growth cycle.
—Hunter Steele, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Meat Meat has a lot of protein and iron, which are involved in the hair growth cycle.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
However, seeds may also sprout thread-like root hairs as a normal part of their growth cycle.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
However, once seedlings are established, regular applications with a balanced fertilizer every three to four weeks during their most vigorous growth cycle will keep them productive.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
The hair growth cycle consists of three stages: anagen (the growth period), catagen (the transition period) and telogen (the rest period).
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Poor nutrition in people with eating disorders can cause a change in the hair growth cycle, leading to hair shedding.6
It's estimated that 24% to 50% of people with an eating disorder experience some kind of hair loss or breakage.6
6.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
After a turbulent period of irrational exuberance followed by skepticism, the creator economy appears poised for its second major growth cycle, with M&A activity forecast to accelerate significantly in 2025.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Growth cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20cycle. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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