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growth factor

/ɡrəʊθ ˈfæktə/

Traduction: Substance, telle qu'une protéine ou une hormone, qui stimule la croissance, la différenciation et la prolifération des cellules, souvent étudiée en biologie et en médecine.

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/ɡrəʊθ ˈfæktə/C1formalscientific
  • frSubstance, telle qu'une protéine ou une hormone, qui stimule la croissance, la différenciation et la prolifération des cellules, souvent étudiée en biologie et en médecine.

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.

    frfacteur de croissance

    • 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.

    frfacteur de croissance

    • 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.