obsolete regulation of growth of symbiont in host true jl biological_process 2009-08-04T02:10:08Z This term was obsoleted because it was partially redundant with other terms and its usage has been inconsistent. OBSOLETE. Any process in which the symbiont regulates the increase in its size or mass within the cells or tissues of the host organism. This may (but not necessarily) include a filamentous growth form, and also can include secretion of proteases and lipases to break down. The host is defined as the larger of the organisms involved in the symbiotic interaction. GO:0044126