growth factor

noun

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

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The growth factor and small caps outpaced the value factor and large caps. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 The growth factor and small caps fell less than value and large caps. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 This Allure Best of Beauty award winner features a mix of growth factors, marine extracts, peptides, antioxidants, and algae. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024 Hyaluronic acid, growth factors, squalane, and ceramides are also worthwhile additions to stave off potential dryness and irritation. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Oct. 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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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