risk factor
noun
a condition, behavior, or other factor that increases risk: Smoking is a major risk factor for cancer; depression as a risk factor in suicide.
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Nearby words
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Origin of risk factor
First recorded in 1945–50
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British Dictionary definitions for risk factor
risk factor
noun
med a factor, such as a habit or an environmental condition, that predisposes an individual to develop a particular disease
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