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 value factor and large caps fell less than the growth factor and small caps. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 The growth factor and small caps outperformed the value factor and large caps. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 The 9% lifting peptide complex works to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while the 3% growth factor complex encourages cell turnover and collagen production. Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 Le Monde cites the pressures of the past few years as another growth factor; the French are desperate to eat more for pleasure, to stem the anxiety felt over the past few years from COVID-19, the Ukraine war, political instability, and food inflation. Alex Ledsom, Fortune Europe, 1 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 25 Dec. 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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