uncontrolled

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In nearly half of these cases, the condition is either uncontrolled or does not respond well to treatment.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

"And cancer is potentially exploiting that same principle, changing where in the genome these dynamics are more important to manipulate cell identity and encourage uncontrolled growth."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Authorities have blamed the scale of devastation partly on uncontrolled logging, and have revoked forestry permits in the disaster's wake.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The agreement prevented the uncontrolled build-up of nuclear weapons and provided the two countries with the largest nuclear arsenals with transparency measures to avoid misjudging each other's intentions.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

What happens in a cell to change its orderly multiplication into the wild and uncontrolled proliferation of cancer?

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson