Definition of risk factor
:something that increases risk or susceptibility
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Age is one of the risk factors for this disease.
First Known Use of risk factor
1949
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risk factor
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Definition of risk factor for English Language Learners
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: something that increases risk; especially : something that makes a person more likely to get a particular disease or condition
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risk factor
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medical Definition of risk factor
:something that increases risk or susceptibility
- poorly controlled hypertension is a risk factor for coronary heart disease
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