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.
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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
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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
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“Growth factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20factor. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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