Growth and Development

Growth
Definition
The process in which a permanent increase occurs in the body of plant in respect to its size, form, weight and volume is called Growth.

OR
A permanent irreversible increase in size, weight, shape and structure is called Growth.
Example
A new born becomes mature when it is passed through growth.
Development
Definition
The study of a process of progressive changes through which a fertilized egg passes before it assumes an adult form is called Development.

OR
The process of progressive changes in which the fertilized egg is changed into a multicellular adult organism is called Development.
Embryology Or Development Biology
The study of developmental changes from egg to adult stage is called embryology or developmental biology.