growth factor

growth factor Definition

growth factor

noun

any genetic, hormonal, or nutritional factor whose absence prevents normal growth of an organism

growth factor Usage Examples

Converse of object

contain: This will be achieved by implanting beads containing the relevant growth factors or pharmacological inhibitors of signaling pathways.

Adjective modifier

e.g.: Skeletal growth factors ( e.g. insulin growth factor 1, IGF1 ) also play a role.

Noun used with modifier

insulin: Skeletal growth factors ( e.g. insulin growth factor 1, IGF1 ) also play a role.

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