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factor through

vb. (context category theory English) A morphism ''f'' is said to factor through another morphism ''g'' if there is some morphism ''h'' such that either f = g circ h or f = h circ g.

Usage examples of "factor through".

He gave Michelle another dose of the transfer factor through her IV, which she again tolerated with no apparent ill effects.

A herd animal such as man would acquire a higher survival factor through this.