interferon

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/ˌɪn.təˈfɪːˌɒn/

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/ˌɪn.təˈfɪːˌɒn/ · /ˌɪn.təɹˈfɪɹˌɑn/ · /ˌɪn.təɹˈfɪɹˌɒn/ · /ˌɪn.təˈfɪəˌɔn/ · /ˌən.tɐˈfiə̯ˌɔn/ · /ˌɪn.təɹˈfiɹˌɔn/ · /ˌin.ʈɜʳˈfiːɾˌɒn/

Definition of interferon

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noun

Any of a group of glycoproteins, produced by the immune system, that prevent viral replication in infected cells.

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From interfere + -on (suffix: chemical compound), from its role interfering with viral replication.

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