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 idea was to deliver a protein called interleukin-4 (IL-4) to stimulate the production of growth factors and promote tissue regeneration in diabetic wounds.
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New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
The formula pairs collagen with growth factors to amplify the benefits to aging and stressed skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
The growth factor and small capitalization stocks outperformed the value factor and large capitalization stocks.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The growth factor and small caps outperformed the value factor and large caps.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
The formula pairs collagen with growth factors to amplify the benefits to aging and stressed skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
The growth factor and small capitalization stocks outperformed the value factor and large capitalization stocks.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The growth factor and small caps outperformed the value factor and large caps.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for growth factor
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“Growth factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20factor. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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