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• Factor VIII — Factor eight, a key factor in the process of blood coagulation (clotting). Lack of normal factor VIII causes hemophilia (hemophilia A). The gene for classic hemophilia was long known to be on the X chromosome. Females carry the gene and transmit… …   Medical dictionary

• factor — n. & v. n. 1 a circumstance, fact, or influence contributing to a result. 2 Math. a whole number etc. that when multiplied with another produces a given number or expression. 3 Biol. a gene etc. determining hereditary character. 4 (foll. by… …   Useful english dictionary

• factor VIII — (also factor eight) noun Physiology a blood protein involved in clotting, a deficiency of which causes one of the main forms of haemophilia …   English new terms dictionary

• FACTOR, MAX — (1877–1938), U.S. cosmetics manufacturer. Factor was born in Lodz, Poland, where at the age of eight he served an apprenticeship to a dentist pharmacist. Years of mixing potions instilled in him a fascination with the human form. Factor opened… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Factor seven — is a band based out of Birmingham, Alabama. Formed in 1997, the group is probably best well known for its comeback after a three year hiatus and subsequent multi success tour of East Asia in May, 2007. The band is currently together.Early daysThe …   Wikipedia

• Factor de transferencia — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Los factores de transferencia son un factor derivado de la lisis de leucocitos de donadores inmunes que es capaz de transferir inmunidad tanto local, como sistémica a receptores no inmunes. Son consideradas un tipo… …   Wikipedia Español

• factor — [[t]fæ̱ktə(r)[/t]] ♦♦ factors, factoring, factored 1) N COUNT A factor is one of the things that affects an event, decision, or situation. Physical activity is an important factor in maintaining fitness. 2) N COUNT: usu sing, usu a N of num If an …   English dictionary

• List of The X Factor finalists (UK series 7) — The seventh UK series of The X Factor was broadcast on ITV between 21 August and 12 December 2010. The final 12 were declared on 3 October 2010. Four wildcards were announced on the first live show of the finals on 9 October 2010, bringing the… …   Wikipedia

• List of The X Factor finalists (UK series 8) — The eighth UK series of The X Factor is currently being broadcast on ITV. The series started airing on 20 August 2011. The live shows started on 8 October 2011. Contents 1 Boys 1.1 Frankie Cocozza 1.2 Marcus Collins …   Wikipedia

• List of The X Factor finalists (U.S. season 1) — The first U.S. season of The X Factor is currently being broadcast on Fox network. The series started airing on September 21, 2011, with the live shows starting on October 25, 2011. Contents 1 Boys 1.1 Astro 1.2 Marcus Canty 1.3 …   Wikipedia