growth factor

noun

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

Examples of growth factor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The growth factor and small caps fell less than the value factor and large caps. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 In 2023, one particular growth factor took center stage: epidermal growth factor (EGF). Photographed By Kristine Romano., refinery29.com, 6 Feb. 2024 Formulated with a mixture of peptides and growth factors, the product effectively addresses several aging-skin concerns at once. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2024 Jeffy says snail mucin may even have an anti-aging effect as a result of growth factors that promote collagen production. Katie Camero, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for growth factor 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'growth factor.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of growth factor was in 1926

Dictionary Entries Near growth factor

Cite this Entry

“Growth factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20factor. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.

Medical Definition

growth factor

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

More from Merriam-Webster on growth factor

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!