growth factor

noun

: a substance (such as a vitamin B12 or an interleukin) that promotes growth and especially cellular growth

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By promoting the skin’s natural repair process, growth factors help address texture and elasticity concerns, ensuring a more youthful, vibrant appearance. Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025 The growth factor and small caps fell slightly less than the value factor and large caps. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 Editor’s tip: The serum’s growth factors are said to stimulate hair growth by enhancing blood flow to the hair follicles. Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024 The value factor and large caps fell less than the growth factor and small caps. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for growth factor 

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of growth factor was in 1926

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“Growth factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20factor. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

growth factor

noun
: a substance (as a vitamin B12 or an interleukin) that promotes growth and especially cellular growth

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