v. t. [ L. proles offspring + ferre to bear. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. (Biol.) To produce or form cells; especially, to produce cells rapidly. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Zool.) To produce zooids by budding. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ 1913 Webster ]
1. (Biol.) The continuous development of cells in tissue formation; cell formation. Virchow. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Zool.) The production of numerous zooids by budding, especially when buds arise from other buds in succession. [ 1913 Webster ]