Classic Bertalanffy Model

Definition: Describes growth that starts fast, then slows down as the organism grows.
Example in context: Models how organs or tumors grow as they get larger.

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Classic Gompertz Model

Definition: Growth starts fast, then slows dramatically over time.
Example in context: Commonly used to describe how tumor growth slows as the tumor gets bigger.

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Exponential Growth

Definition: Growth that accelerates rapidly over time, without limits.
Example in context: Early-stage tumors may grow exponentially before resources become limiting.

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General Bertalanffy Model

Definition: A more flexible version of the classic model that fits different growth patterns.
Example in context: Used when tumor growth doesn’t perfectly match the original Bertalanffy curve.

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General Gompertz Model

Definition: An adjustable version of the classic Gompertz model that allows more control over growth behavior.
Example in context: Better fits real-world tumor data that vary between patients.

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Logistic Growth

Definition: Starts fast like exponential growth but slows and levels off due to limited resources.
Example in context: A tumor in a confined space often shows logistic growth as nutrients run out.