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/ˌɪn.təˈfɪːˌɒn/ · noun
(biochemistry) Any of a group of glycoproteins, produced by the immune system, that prevent viral replication in infected cells..
Use interferon when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Interferon means (biochemistry) Any of a group of glycoproteins, produced by the immune system, that prevent viral replication in infected cells..
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Use interferon where its definition matches the intended context.
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