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What is epidermal growth factor?
Pronunciation: /ˌɛpɪˈdərməl groʊθ ˈfæktər/
epidermal growth factor
Definition
A protein made by many cells in the body and by some types of tumors. It causes cells to grow and differentiate (become more specialized). It is a type of growth factor and a type of cytokine. Also called EGF.