An antibody that is measurable in the blood. Rheumatoid factor is commonly used as a blood test for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid factor is present in about 80 percent of adults (and a much lower proportion of children) with rheumatoid arthritis. It is also present in patients with other connective tissue diseases, such as syste [..]

n. 1) a salesman who sells in his/her own name on behalf of other...

A laboratory-made agent similar to a normally existing substance in the body that stimulates the production of blood cells. The colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) include granulocyte colony-stimulating factors (G-CSF) and granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factors (GM-CSF). Treatment with colony-stimulating factors can help the blood-forming [..]

A common or underlying element with which several variables are correlated.

1610s, "act as an agent, manage," from factor (n.). The use in mathematics is attested from 1837. Related: Factored; factoring.

early 15c., "commercial agent, deputy, one who buys or sells for another," from Middle French facteur "agent, representative" (Old French factor, faitor "doer, author, creator [..]

a whole number that divides exactly into another number. • a whole number that multiplies with another number to make a third number.

/ˈfæktɚ/ noun plural factors 1 factor /ˈfæktɚ/ noun plural factors Learner's definition of FACTOR [count] 1  : something that helps produce or influence a result : one of the things that caus [..]

1. A specialized financial institution engaged in factoring accounts receivable and lending on the security of inventory. 2. A type of commission house that often advances funds to the consignor, identified chiefly with the raw cotton and naval stores trades.

One of two or more expressions that are multiplied together to get a product.

element contributing to an event or outcome.

1. Primary factor. 2. Sometimes refers to any input to production. 3. Anything that helps to cause something, as a "contributing factor."

A decimal value reflecting a proportion of the outstanding principal value of factor bonds, which changes over time.

An element or influence that operates on or has an affect on a calculation, product or result. [D02760]

A person who buys or sells in his or her own name on behalf of others, taking a commission for services. Also, a person or company that buys or sells accounts receivable at a discount or as security f [..]

anything that contributes causally to a result; "a number of factors determined the outcome" resolve into factors; "a quantum computer can factor the number 15&a [..]

n. See coefficient of X.

One of two or more expressions that are multiplied together to get a product.

Definition A firm engaged in the business of financing accounts receivable, an activity known as factoring.

as a noun is used in a range of applications, by as a general rule of thumb, a factor is anything which actively contributes towards or has a causal relationship with a phenomenon.

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[Medieval Latin, doer, maker, agent, from Latin, maker, from facere to do, make] 1 : one who acts or transacts business for another: as a : a commercial agent who buys or sells goods for others on ...

One of several things multiplied together.

A factor is an agent who will, at a discount (usually 2 to 8% of the gross), buy receivables.

A number that divides another number exactly. E.g. 4 is a factor of 12.

a number that will divide into another number exactly, e.g. the factors of 10 are 1, 2 and 5

A factor is an agent who will, at a discount (usually five to 8% of the gross), buy receivables.

A decimal value reflecting the proportion of the outstanding principal balance of a mortgage security, which changes over time, in relation to its original principal value. publishes the "Monthly Factor Report," which contains a list of factors for Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac securities. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and trustees of [..]

Attributes that based on its fundamentals or share price behavior, are associated with higher returns

One of two or more whole numbers that are multiplied to get a product. For example, 13 and 4 are both factors of 52 because 13 x 4 = 52

A factor is an agent who will, at a discount (usually five to 8% of the gross), buy receivables.

A factor is a company that purchases or finances another company's accounts receivable. The factor provides upfront payment at a discounted rate to the business, and then assumes responsibility f [..]

Factor is subject to different meanings. In the context of commercial transactions, a factor is a person who sells goods for a commission. A factor takes pssession of goods of another and usually sell [..]

The amount of mortgages remaining in a pool of mortgage-backed securities as represented by a decimal between 0 and 1.

(n) anything that contributes causally to a result(n) an abstract part of something(n) one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer(n) a businessman who buys or sells f [..]

  One of the contributing causes in any action.

N M maker; perpetrator (of a crime); player (in a ballgame)

A factor is an agent who will at a discount (usually five to 8% ofthe gross) buy receivables.

A quantity by which another quantity is multiplied or divided.

A business agent.

Any circumstance contributing to a result without which the result could not have occurred; an element which is necessary to produce the result, but not, by itself, sufficient; operational factor; con [..]

A mathematical rule that is applied to an equation.

Two numbers multiplied together resulting in a product, i.e. 2 x 3 = 6 (2 and 3 are factors).

A term which usually refers to the independent variable. If two different independent variables are used they are referred to as Factor A and Factor B. Each factor may have different levels, e.g. if F [..]

one of the elements contributing to an event or situation. It is a useful term in educational study as it does not assume a full causal connection: a factor may influence or contribute but need not ne [..]

A decimal value reflecting the proportion of the outstanding principal balance of a mortgage security, which changes over time, in relation to its original principal value.

A variable that is controlled or manipulated by the researcher. May also be known as the independent variable or factor.

number that tells how many times exposure must be increased in order to compensate from loss of light.

A lymphohematopoietic cytokine that plays a Role in regulating the proliferation of Erythroid Precursor Cells. It induces maturation of Megakaryocytes which results in increased production of Blood Pl [..]

Age as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or the effect of a circumstance. It is used with Human or Animal concepts but sh [..]

Trans-acting protein that combines with host factors to induce immediate early Gene transcription in Herpes Simplex Virus.

Autoantibodies directed against various Nuclear Antigens including DNA, RNA, Histones, acidic Nuclear Proteins, or complexes of these molecular Elements. Antinuclear Antibodies are found in systemic A [..]

Plasmids encoding bacterial Exotoxins (Bacteriocins).

Endogenously-synthesized compounds that may influence Biological Phenomena or represent quantifiable Biomarkers. Biological factors are a variety of extracellular substances that are not otherwise cla [..]

A member of the Nerve Growth Factor Family of trophic factors. In the Brain BDNF has a trophic action on Retinal, cholinergic, and Dopaminergic Neurons, and in the Peripheral Nervous System it acts on [..]

A neurotrophic factor that promotes the Survival of various neuronal Cell types and may play an important Role in the injury response in the Nervous System.

Endogenous substances, usually Proteins, that are involved in the Blood Coagulation process.

Plasmids encoding Colicins.

Toxic Glycolipids composed of trehalose dimycolate derivatives. They are produced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other species of Mycobacterium. They induce cellular dysfunction in Animals.

A Plasma protein that is the inactive precursor of Thrombin. It is converted to Thrombin by a proThrombin activator complex consisting of Factor Xa, Factor V, phospholipid, and Calcium Ions. Deficienc [..]

An enzyme that catalyzes the random Hydrolysis of 1,4-linkages between N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosamine and D-glucuronate residues in hyaluronate. (From Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) There has been use as Ant [..]

Events, characteristics, or other definable entities that have the potential to bring about a change in a Health condition or other defined outcome.

Factors that can cause or prevent the outcome of interest, are not intermediate variables, and are not associated with the factor(s) under investigation. They give rise to situations in which the effe [..]

A Plasma protein which is the precursor of Kallikrein. Plasma that is deficient in preKallikrein has been found to be abnormal in Thromboplastin formation, kinin generation, evolution of a Permeabilit [..]

A GATA Transcription Factor that is expressed predominately in Smooth Muscle Cells and regulates Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation.

An enzyme that specifically cleaves the ester sulfate of Iduronic Acid. Its deficiency has been demonstrated in Hunter's Syndrome, which is characterized by an excess of Dermatan Sulfate and Hepa [..]

A Glycoprotein secreted by the Cells of the GASTRIC GLANDS that is required for the Absorption of Vitamin B 12 (Cyanocobalamin). Deficiency of intrinsic factor leads to Vitamin B 12 Deficiency and Ane [..]

An Interferon regulatory factor that binds upstream Transcriptional Regulatory Elements in the Genes for Interferon-alpha and Interferon-beta. It functions as a transcriptional activator for the Inter [..]

A quantitative measure of the frequency on average with which articles in a journal have been cited in a given period of Time.

A basic helix-loop-helix Transcription Factor that plays a Role in determining Cell fate during Embryogenesis. It Forms a heterodimer with Twist Transcription Factor and Achaete-Scute Gene Complex-rel [..]

An enzyme of the hydrolase class that catalyzes the reaction of triacylglycerol and Water to yield diacylglycerol and a fatty acid anion. The enzyme hydrolyzes triacylglycerols in Chylomicrons, Very-L [..]

A small Maf protein involved in differentiation of Erythroid Cells. MafK was originally described as the small subunit of the NF-E2 Transcription Factor, but other small Maf Proteins also serve as NF- [..]

A factor synthesized in a wide variety of Tissues. It acts synergistically with TGF-alpha in inducing phenotypic transformation and can also act as a negative autocrine Growth factor. TGF-beta has a p [..]

A well-characterized neutral peptide believed to be secreted by the LIVER and to circulate in the Blood. It has Growth-regulating, Insulin-like and mitogenic activities. The Growth factor has a major, [..]

A low Molecular Weight peptide of about 800-1000 having a negative inotropic effect. It is released into the circulation during experimental hemorrhagic Pancreatitis, severe Ischemia, and postoligemic [..]

A myogenic regulatory factor that controls Myogenesis. Though it is not clear how its function differs from the other Myogenic Regulatory Factors, MyoD appears to be related to fusion and terminal dif [..]

ATPases that are members of the AAA protein superFamily (ATPase Family Associated with various cellular Activities). The NSFs functions, acting in conjunction with Soluble NSF Attachment Proteins (i.e [..]

A basic-Leucine Zipper Transcription Factor that regulates Globin Gene Expression and is related to Transcription Factor AP-1. NF-E2 consists of a small MAF Protein Subunit and a Tissue-restricted 45 [..]

An octamer Transcription Factor that plays an important Role in the Myelin Sheath development by Schwann Cells.

A Heat-stable, low-molecular-weight activator protein found mainly in the Brain and Heart. The binding of Calcium Ions to this protein allows this protein to bind to cyclic nucleotide Phosphodiesteras [..]

A phospholipid derivative formed by Platelets; Basophils; Neutrophils; Monocytes; and Macrophages. It is a potent Platelet aggregating agent and inducer of systemic anaphylactic symptoms, including Hy [..]

Mitogenic peptide Growth Hormone carried in the alpha-granules of Platelets. It is released when Platelets adhere to traumatized Tissues. Connective Tissue Cells near the traumatized region respond by [..]

Factors associated with the definitive onset of a Disease, illness, accident, behavioral response, or course of action. Usually one factor is more important or more obviously recognizable than others, [..]

A Plasmid whose presence in the Cell, either extrachromosomal or integrated into the Bacterial Chromosome, determines the "sex" of the bacterium, host Chromosome mobilization, Transfer via c [..]

Antibodies found in Adult Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients that are directed against gamma-Chain Immunoglobulins.

A protein which effects termination of RNA synthesis during the Genetic Transcription process by dissociating the ternary transcription complex RNA;-RNA Polymerase DNA at the termination of A Gene.

An aspect of personal Behavior or Lifestyle, Environmental Exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a Health-relat [..]

Multifunctional Growth factor which regulates both Cell Growth and Cell motility. It exerts a strong mitogenic effect on Hepatocytes and primary Epithelial Cells. Its receptor is Proto-Oncogene Protei [..]

Maleness or femaleness as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or effect of a circumstance. It is used with Human or Animal [..]

A protein which is a subunit of RNA Polymerase. It effects initiation of specific RNA chains from DNA.

Social and economic factors that characterize the individual or group within the social structure.

Heat- and storage-stable Plasma protein that is activated by Tissue Thromboplastin to form Factor VIIa in the extrinsic pathway of Blood Coagulation. The activated form then catalyzes the activation o [..]

A signal Transducer and activator of transcription that mediates cellular responses to a variety of Cytokines. Stat5 activation is associated with transcription of Cell Cycle regulators such as Cyclin [..]

An enzyme that catalyzes reversibly the Transfer of a pyrophosphate group from ATP to the 3'-OH group of GDP or GTP with the formation of Guanosine 3'-Diphosphate 5'-Diphosphate or Guan [..]

Insulin-like polypeptides made by the liver and some Fibroblasts and released into the Blood when stimulated by Somatotropin. They cause sulfate incorporation into Collagen, RNA, and DNA synthesis, wh [..]

A measure of relative protection provided by Sunscreening Agents against Burns due to ultraviolet (UV) Radiation from a Light source.

A Thymus-dependent nonapeptide found in normal Blood. Stimulates the formation of E rosettes and is believed to be involved in T-Cell Differentiation.

Elements of limited Time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.

Diffusible Gene products that act on homologous or heterologous molecules of viral or cellular DNA to regulate the expression of Proteins.

Endogenous substances, usually Proteins, which are effective in the initiation, stimulation, or termination of the Genetic Transcription process.

Factor derived from Leukocyte lysates of immune donors which can Transfer both local and systemic Cellular Immunity to nonimmune recipients.

Hormonally active polypeptides that can induce the transformed Phenotype when added to normal, non-transformed Cells. They have been found in Culture fluids from retrovirally transformed Cells and in [..]

Protein factors released from one species of Yeast that are selectively toxic to another species of Yeast.

An agent employed to sell in his own name (at the agreed commission) goods or merchandise belonging to his principal; his acts being binding in the principal at the instance of third parties.

n. 1) a salesman who sells in his/her own name on behalf of others, taking a commission for services. 2) something that contributes to the result.

Chief of a trading post or trading party, authorized by the company to sell or trade company merchandise.

A mercantile agent entrusted with the possession of goods for the purpose of selling them for his principal.  Such an agent may deal with the goods in his own name.

Person or organisation who supplies receivables factoring services.

An agent who receives merchandise under consignment or under a bailment contract, who sells it for the principal or in the factor's own name, and who is paid a commission for each sale.

The factor is a financial entity providing factoring facilities.

a protein in the blood that is needed to form a blood clotferritin:

Any of the elements, quantities, or symbols that, when multiplied together, form a product.

(obsolete) A doer, maker; a person who does things for another person or organization. (The factor of the trading post bought the furs.) (now,_|rare) An agent or representative. *la|factor.

A financial institution that buys a firm's accounts receivable and collects the accounts.

Factor, a Latin word meaning "who/which acts", may refer to:

Factor is a stack-oriented programming language created by Slava Pestov. Factor is dynamically typed and has automatic memory management, as well as powerful metaprogramming features. The language has [..]

A factor is a type of trader who receives and sells goods on commission, called factorage. A factor is a mercantile fiduciary transacting business in his own name and not disclosing his principal. A f [..]

FACTOR (the Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Records) is a private non-profit organization "dedicated to providing assistance toward the growth and development of the Canadian music industry".F [..]

In music, a factor or chord factor is a member or component of a chord. These are named root, third, fifth, sixth, seventh, ninth (compound 2nd), eleventh (compound 4th), thirteenth (compound 6th), an [..]

On Unix, Plan 9, and Unix-like computer systems, factor is a utility for factoring an integer into its prime factors.

Graham Murawsky (born March 28, 1982), better known by his stage name Factor Chandelier (formerly Factor), is a Canadian underground hip hop producer from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He is a founder of O [..]

Factor, a Latin word meaning "who/which acts", may refer to:

A financial institution that buys a firm's accounts receivable and collects the accounts.