growth factor
noun
: a substance (such as a vitamin B12 or an interleukin) that promotes growth and especially cellular growth
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Value factors outpaced growth factors as large caps outperformed small caps.
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Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
Even better, the brand’s copper tripeptide growth factor facilitates optimal vitamin C performance.
—Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Aug. 2023
Value and growth factors were mixed as small caps outpaced large caps.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 17 July 2023
This formula harnesses a combo of red clover and mung bean, which help regulate the growth factors that contribute to hair loss, as well as amino acids, which help encourage healthy follicle growth.
—Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
Signs and Symptoms of Preeclampsia Early Detection Allows for Early Intervention
The new test combines two biomarkers that indicate placental health, placental growth factor (PlGF) and one called sFlt-1.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 17 July 2023
Colostrum contains antibodies and growth factors that can help support the body's immune system, and digestive health, and promote tissue repair.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
Sure enough, among their findings was a link between aggression and a growth factor gene that gives small dogs their miniature stature.
—Marisa Sloan, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2023
Value factors outperformed growth factors as large caps outperformed small caps.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 5 May 2023
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Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
Even better, the brand’s copper tripeptide growth factor facilitates optimal vitamin C performance.
—Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Aug. 2023
Value and growth factors were mixed as small caps outpaced large caps.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 17 July 2023
This formula harnesses a combo of red clover and mung bean, which help regulate the growth factors that contribute to hair loss, as well as amino acids, which help encourage healthy follicle growth.
—Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
Signs and Symptoms of Preeclampsia Early Detection Allows for Early Intervention
The new test combines two biomarkers that indicate placental health, placental growth factor (PlGF) and one called sFlt-1.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 17 July 2023
Colostrum contains antibodies and growth factors that can help support the body's immune system, and digestive health, and promote tissue repair.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
Sure enough, among their findings was a link between aggression and a growth factor gene that gives small dogs their miniature stature.
—Marisa Sloan, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2023
Value factors outperformed growth factors as large caps outperformed small caps.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 5 May 2023
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1926, in the meaning defined above
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growth factor
noun
: a substance (as a vitamin B12 or an interleukin) that promotes growth and especially cellular growth
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