Factor
Meanings and phrases
factor
- anything that contributes causally to a result
- an abstract part of something; component; constituent; element; ingredient
- one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer; divisor
- a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission; agent; broker
- any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together
- an independent variable in statistics
- (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity; gene; cistron
factor
- resolve into factors; factor in; factor out
- be a contributing factor
- consider as relevant when making a decision; factor in; factor out
Christmas factor
- coagulation factor whose absence is associated with hemophilia B; factor IX
Hageman factor
- coagulation factor whose deficiency results in prolongation of clotting time of venous blood; factor XII
Rh factor
- a blood group antigen possessed by Rh-positive people; if an Rh-negative person receives a blood transfusion from an Rh-positive person it can result in hemolysis and anemia; rhesus factor; Rh
Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire
- a self-report personality inventory developed by Raymond B. Cattell to measure the 16 personality dimensions that emerged from his factor analysis of a wide range of traits; 16 PF
n.
- (physics) the property of a body that determines the fraction of the incident radiation or sound flux absorbed or absorbable by the body; absorptivity
antiberiberi factor
- a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth; vitamin B1; thiamine; thiamin; aneurin
antihaemophilic factor
- a coagulation factor (trade name Hemofil) whose absence is associated with hemophilia A; antihemophilic factor; antihemophilic globulin; antihaemophilic globulin; factor VIII; Hemofil
antihemophilic factor
- a coagulation factor (trade name Hemofil) whose absence is associated with hemophilia A; antihaemophilic factor; antihemophilic globulin; antihaemophilic globulin; factor VIII; Hemofil
antihemorrhagic factor
- a fat-soluble vitamin that helps in the clotting of blood; vitamin K; naphthoquinone
antiophthalmic factor
- any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes; vitamin A; axerophthol; A
n.
- a B vitamin that is used to treat pernicious anemia; vitamin B12; cobalamin; cyanocobalamin
n.
- a determining or causal element or factor; determinant; determiner; determinative; determining factor
n.
- any of the factors in the blood whose actions are essential for blood coagulation; coagulation factor
n.
- any of the factors in the blood whose actions are essential for blood coagulation; clotting factor
n.
- something immaterial (as a circumstance or influence) that contributes to producing a result
n.
- an integer that divides two (or more) other integers evenly; common divisor; common measure
- Their common factor is the relative strength of the planets and their houses by ownership, occupation or aspect.
- A common factor is relationship: whether or not the two animals in the experiment have a genetic relationship or not.
- The natural numbers "m" and "n" must be coprime, since any common factor could be factored out of "m" and "n" to make "g" greater.
n.
- factor by which a quantity that is expressed in one set of units must be multiplied in order to convert it into another set of units
n.
- a point or fact or remark that settles something conclusively; clincher
- Weapons and armour can be a decisive factor.
- Husserl makes no mention of Frege as a decisive factor in this change.
- Proculians countered that "eidos" is the decisive factor for a fate of a thing.
n.
- a determining or causal element or factor; determinant; determiner; determinative; causal factor
- an argument that is conclusive; clincher; determiner
- Divorce in itself is not a determining factor of negative child outcomes.
- The actual critical path is ultimately the determining factor of every project's duration.
- Size is the determining factor in agonistic encounters when the individuals have the same condition.
equivalent-binary-digit factor
- the average number of binary digits needed to express one radix digit in a numeration system that is not binary; on the average a number that can be expressed in N decimal digits takes 3.3N binary digits
factor I
- a protein present in blood plasma; converts to fibrin when blood clots; fibrinogen
factor II
- a protein in blood plasma that is the inactive precursor of thrombin; prothrombin
factor III
- an enzyme liberated from blood platelets that converts prothrombin into thrombin as blood starts to clot; thromboplastin; thrombokinase
factor IV
- ion of calcium; a factor in the clotting of blood; calcium ion
factor IX
- coagulation factor whose absence is associated with hemophilia B; Christmas factor
factor V
- a coagulation factor; proaccelerin; prothrombin accelerator; accelerator factor
factor VII
- a coagulation factor formed in the kidney under the influence of vitamin K; proconvertin; cothromboplastin; stable factor
factor VIII
- a coagulation factor (trade name Hemofil) whose absence is associated with hemophilia A; antihemophilic factor; antihaemophilic factor; antihemophilic globulin; antihaemophilic globulin; Hemofil
factor X
- coagulation factor that is converted to an enzyme that converts prothrombin to thrombin in a reaction that depends on calcium ions and other coagulation factors; prothrombinase
factor XI
- coagulation factor whose deficiency results in a hemorrhagic tendency; plasma thromboplastin antecedent
factor XII
- coagulation factor whose deficiency results in prolongation of clotting time of venous blood; Hageman factor
factor XIII
- in the clotting of blood thrombin catalyzes factor XIII into its active form (fibrinase) which causes fibrin to form a stable clot; fibrinase
n.
- any of several methods for reducing correlational data to a smaller number of dimensions or factors; beginning with a correlation matrix a small number of components or factors are extracted that are regarded as the basic variables that account for the interrelations observed in the data
- His contributions to factor analysis were central.
- The results in these tasks were taken to conduct a factor analysis.
- He developed the Varimax rotation method for factor analysis in the late 1950s.
v.
- resolve into factors; factor; factor out
- consider as relevant when making a decision; factor; factor out
n.
- the constant value of the ratio of two proportional quantities x and y; usually written y = kx, where k is the factor of proportionality; constant of proportionality
n.
- the ratio of the breaking stress of a structure to the estimated maximum stress in ordinary use; safety factor
v.
- resolve into factors; factor; factor in
- consider as relevant when making a decision; factor; factor in
n.
- a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure; correction
n.
- the largest integer that divides without remainder into a set of integers; greatest common divisor; highest common factor
n.
- a protein that is involved in cell differentiation and growth
- NGF is the nerve growth factor, which is involved in neurotransmission.
- A cancer cell can divide without growth factor and ignores inhibitory signals.
- Nerve growth factor (NGF) plays the major role in the regulation of peripherin.
n.
- a releasing factor that accelerates the secretion of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary body; GHRF
n.
- the largest integer that divides without remainder into a set of integers; greatest common divisor; greatest common factor
n.
- any of several hormones produced in the hypothalamus and carried by a vein to the anterior pituitary gland where they stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones; each of these hormones causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormone; releasing hormone; RH; releasing factor; hypothalamic releasing hormone
n.
- a substance produced by the mucosa of the stomach and intestines that is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12
n.
- (aeronautics) the ratio of an external load to the weight of the aircraft (measured in g)
- India has an estimated total hydroelectric power potential of 84 GW (at 60% load factor).
- In 2014-15, the plant load factor (PLF) of coal-fired thermal power stations was only 64.46%.
- India's potential for hydro power has been assessed to be about 125,570 MW at 60% load factor.
n.
- the prime factors of a quantity are all of the prime quantities that will exactly divide the given quantity
n.
- the fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface; coefficient of reflection; reflectance; reflectivity
n.
- a substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland; releasing hormone; RF
- any of several hormones produced in the hypothalamus and carried by a vein to the anterior pituitary gland where they stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones; each of these hormones causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormone; releasing hormone; RH; hypothalamic releasing hormone; hypothalamic releasing factor
n.
- a blood group antigen possessed by Rh-positive people; if an Rh-negative person receives a blood transfusion from an Rh-positive person it can result in hemolysis and anemia; Rh factor; Rh
n.
- autoantibody that is usually present in the serum of people with rheumatoid arthritis
n.
- the ratio of the breaking stress of a structure to the estimated maximum stress in ordinary use; factor of safety
n.
- a number used as a multiplier in scaling
- This metric contains a scale factor, which describes how the size of the universe changes with time.
- Including the scale factor, the iteration is now This iteration can again be combined with rescaling.
- The absolute value of is the area of the parallelogram, and thus represents the scale factor by which areas are transformed by "A".
n.
- an enzyme (trade name Hyazyme) that splits hyaluronic acid and so lowers its viscosity and increases the permeability of connective tissue and the absorption of fluids; hyaluronidase; Hyazyme
n.
- a coagulation factor formed in the kidney under the influence of vitamin K; proconvertin; cothromboplastin; factor VII
n.
- the degree to which a sunscreen protects the skin from the direct rays of the sun; SPF
thyrotropin-releasing factor
- hormone released by the hypothalamus that controls the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary; thyrotropin-releasing hormone; TRH; TRF; protirelin
time-scale factor
- the ratio of the simulation time to the time of the real process
n.
- a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis); tumour necrosis factor; TNF
- In the 1980s Vilček became interested in the study of another cytokine, termed tumor necrosis factor (TNF).
- Lipopolysaccharides trigger the immune system to produce proinflammatory cytokines IL-1, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF).
- Acting on multiple receptor classes and subclasses, aderbasib is observed to regulate the tumor necrosis factor of cancer cells.
n.
- a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis); tumor necrosis factor; TNF
E.g.
- The impact factor of this journal is 2.419 (2017).
- The 2018 impact factor is 3.164 for this journal.
- Its 2017 impact factor was 1.100.
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- The price of housing is also an important factor.
- Another important factor is creating a low arousal space.
- Another important factor is the relief.
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- They are less appropriate if cost is a major factor.
- Energy constraints were a major factor in the 1980s.
- This was a major factor in affording it endangered status.
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- It codes for a homeodomain transcription factor.
- EGR-1 is a mammalian transcription factor.
- The GATA2 transcription factor contains two zinc finger (i.e.
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- Selenium deficiency is also considered a contributing factor.
- This was the major contributing factor to the very high death toll.
- Another contributing factor is the ability of an element to catenate.
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- The key factor of a boy band is being trendy.
- It has proved a key factor in the growth of the city of Inverness.
- Sustainability has become a key factor in future urban development.
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- One risk factor for this is duodenal diverticulum.
- Pregnancy itself is not a risk factor for TB.
- Gun access is also a major risk factor for youth suicide.
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- Another reported form factor is CNT fiber (a.k.a.
- The small form factor Ion-based computers were released in mid-2009.
- Whatever the form factor, effects units are part of a studio or musician's outboard gear.
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- Snow was also a significant factor in house design.
- A significant factor restricting population growth is a high level of migration.
- The site of application is not a significant factor in how the drug is distributed.
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- Another limiting factor is radar resolution.
- In this case the limiting factor was the size of the locks.
- This resource deficit is often cited by researchers as a limiting factor in their research.
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- This is surely the main factor in her success.
- But the main factor appears to be the outbreak of the Great Plague of 1738.
- This is the main factor limiting growth of oil sands production in the WCSB.
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- In the end, the state became the deciding factor of the entire election.
- Participants are encouraged to be a part of the play, but not a deciding factor.
- The lack of horses was the deciding factor in the reduction in the cavalry units.
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- Like lapatinib and afatinib, it is a dual inhibitor of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her2) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) kinases.
- They were found during a search for protein kinases that are rapidly phosphorylated after activation of cell surface tyrosine kinases such as the epidermal growth factor receptor.
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- The courts look at the timing of the transfer as the most important factor.
- The most important factor determining social mobility in Finland was education.
- The most important factor during the creation of a Lada VFTS was to reduce total weight.
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- Sports are another factor of the local economy in Northeast Ohio.
- We didn't want them to be another factor when teams played on the road.
- Timing and intensity of treatment is another factor that impacts outcomes.
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- The system power factor varies between 0.75 and around 0.85.
- However, in wattmeters, energy meters, and power factor meters, phase shift produces errors.
- The supplying electric utility (Philadelphia Electric) also discovered that power factor correction was needed.
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- Like lapatinib and afatinib, it is a dual inhibitor of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her2) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) kinases.
- They were found during a search for protein kinases that are rapidly phosphorylated after activation of cell surface tyrosine kinases such as the epidermal growth factor receptor.
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- His two-term tenure was often cited as a primary factor.
- The safety of marathon runners was cited as a primary factor.
- In the late 1970s, operating cost replaced capacity as the primary factor in airliner purchases.
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- Location was an important factor in determining who was punished.
- Many luthiers consider the top the dominant factor in determining the sound quality.
- Shearwise updrafts are the most important factor in determining cyclonic growth and strength.
E.g.
- In the 1980s Vilček became interested in the study of another cytokine, termed tumor necrosis factor (TNF).
- Lipopolysaccharides trigger the immune system to produce proinflammatory cytokines IL-1, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF).
- Acting on multiple receptor classes and subclasses, aderbasib is observed to regulate the tumor necrosis factor of cancer cells.
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- The Agency unleashes Bomb Teen against the Queen, who has a healing factor and the ability to create energy bombs.
- Mister Fantastic regretted not being able to be any further help to Wolverine when his healing factor was shut off.
- Each member unknowingly received false memory implants, and North received a slight healing factor culled from Logan's DNA.
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- It was detected in a screen for epidermal growth factor (EGF)-induced mRNAs and initially named mitogen-inducible gene 2 (Mig-2) protein.
- Like lapatinib and afatinib, it is a dual inhibitor of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her2) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) kinases.
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- One critical factor affecting water supply in Los Angeles is population growth.
- Landing his second triple Axel jump cleanly was probably a critical factor in the battle.
- The invention of the strain insulator was a critical factor in allowing higher voltages to be used.
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- Money is not a factor and we would like people to remember us as we were.
- The L3s were not a factor in the brief war between the Hungarians and Slovakia.
- After Pearl Harbor, isolationism disappeared in Congress and was not a factor in the 1942 or 1944 elections.
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- The main factor behind the Finnish Civil War was a political crisis arising out of World War I.
- Large inflows of Foreign direct investment (FDI) have been a driving factor behind a rapid economic growth in Georgia since 2003.
- The JEE and GATE are important factor behind the success of SPA, as it enables the SPA to accept only a select group of meritorious students.
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- The design also has an expected capacity factor of 90%.
- The projected average annual capacity factor is more than 90%.
- Unit 3 generated 9,651 GWh in 2017, achieving a capacity factor of 99.70%.
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- Tony Pulis suggested his absence was a crucial factor in Stoke's 2–0 defeat to Chelsea on 27 September.
- Both are related to self esteem, being this a crucial factor in defining how people look at ther behaviour.
- The length of business trip seems to be a crucial factor when considering extending the trip in 62% of cases.
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- This may be a factor contributing to lower fish catches.
- The adverse reaction resulting from the ad was considered a major factor contributing to Dole's defeat.
- Current research is underway investigating whether vitamin D is a factor contributing to normal brain functioning.
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- However, Walsh used this as a motivating factor for his team, who felt they were disrespected.
- As time went by, Bradbury tended to dismiss censorship as a chief motivating factor for writing the story.
- This story is an inspiration and a motivating factor that epitomizes the view of a child towards his/her schools.