any of several substances present in serum that induce growth of cells. Excessive amounts of growth factor may be associated with the production of cancer cells
growth factor in American English
any genetic, hormonal, or nutritional factor whose absence prevents normal growth of an organism
Examples of 'growth factor' in a sentence
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The study of growth factors has been a most promising research area in cancer research.
Laszlo, John (MD) Understanding Cancer (1987)
The epidermal growth factor it contains is a natural protein that helps to boost skin renewal.