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 simulation enlarged first one disc and then another by the same growth factor, and so on. — Quanta Magazine, 4 May 2026 Carrots mature in 55 to 80 days, depending on the variety and other growth factors. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 1 June 2026 Exosomes are tiny particles released by cells that carry growth factors and proteins used in tissue repair and cell-to-cell communication. — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 That’s why many of our favorite eye creams pair peptides with retinal, caffeine, niacinamide, or growth factors to tackle multiple signs of aging at once, from puffiness and dark circles to thinning skin and laxity. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for growth factor

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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

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

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