growth factor

Other forms: growth factors

Definitions of growth factor

1. noun

   a protein that is involved in cell differentiation and growth
   types:

   NGF, nerve growth factor

   a protein that is involved in the growth of peripheral nerve cells

   type of:

   protein

   any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes