growth factor
noun
: a substance (such as a vitamin B12 or an interleukin) that promotes growth and especially cellular growth
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Eighth Day’s exclusive plasma contains 24 different forms of growth factors, peptides, and amino acids to address multiple skin concerns, including inflammation and fine lines, all at once.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Sep. 2024
The value factor and large capitalization stocks outpaced the growth factor and small capitalization stocks.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
The growth factor and small caps fell less than the value factor and large caps.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
In 2023, one particular growth factor took center stage: epidermal growth factor (EGF).
—Photographed By Kristine Romano., refinery29.com, 6 Feb. 2024
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Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Sep. 2024
The value factor and large capitalization stocks outpaced the growth factor and small capitalization stocks.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
The growth factor and small caps fell less than the value factor and large caps.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
In 2023, one particular growth factor took center stage: epidermal growth factor (EGF).
—Photographed By Kristine Romano., refinery29.com, 6 Feb. 2024
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“Growth factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20factor. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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