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What is colony-stimulating factor?

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑləni ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ ˈfæktər/

colony-stimulating factor

Definition

A substance that stimulates the production of blood cells. Colony-stimulating factors include granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), and promegapoietin.