Term: keratinocyte growth factor

Pronunciation: (KAYR-uh-TIH-noh-site grothe FAK-ter)

Description:

A natural substance that stimulates the growth of epithelial cells in the skin and in the lining of the mouth, stomach, and intestines. A form of keratinocyte growth factor made in the laboratory is called recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor. Also called KGF.