colony-stimulating factor

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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Immunol any of a number of substances, secreted by the bone marrow, that cause stem cells to proliferate and differentiate, forming colonies of specific blood cells. Synthetic forms are being tested for their ability to reduce the toxic effects of chemotherapy Abbreviation CSF

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