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growth factor
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  1. growth factor
  2. epidermal growth factor
  3. fibroblast growth factor
  4. insulin-like growth factor
  5. nerve growth factor

growth factor

noun

Definition of GROWTH FACTOR

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

First Known Use of GROWTH FACTOR

1926

growth factor

noun    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of GROWTH FACTOR

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

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