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growth factor

/ɡrəʊθ ˈfæktə/

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/ɡrəʊθ ˈfæktə/C1formalscientific
  • ruВещество, такое как белок или гормон, которое стимулирует рост клеток, их дифференцировку и пролиферацию, часто изучаемое в биологии и медицине.

A substance, such as a protein or hormone, that stimulates cell growth, differentiation, and proliferation, commonly studied in biology and medicine.

  1. Biological substanceC1formal

    A naturally occurring substance, such as a protein or hormone, that stimulates cell growth, differentiation, and survival.

    ruФактор роста

    • Growth factors play a crucial role in wound healing.
    • The lab is studying how growth factors affect tissue regeneration.
    • Certain growth factors are used in stem cell therapy.
  2. Economic indicatorB2formal

    A factor that contributes to the increase in economic output, productivity, or market size.

    ruФактор роста

    • Technological innovation is a key growth factor for the economy.
    • The company identified customer demand as a major growth factor.
    • Investment in education is a long-term growth factor for a nation.