Interferon
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌɪn.təˈfɪːˌɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Interferon is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a group of glycoproteins, produced by the immune system, that prevent viral replication in infected cells.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a group of glycoproteins, produced by the immune system, that prevent viral replication in infected cells.
Word Forms
- interferons
Related Words
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