fibroblast growth factor


fibroblast growth factor

noun

Definition of FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR

: any of several protein growth factors that stimulate the proliferation especially of endothelial cells and that promote angiogenesis

First Known Use of FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR

1974

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