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Interferon Definition & Meaning

interferon
noun
  1. an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus

"Interferon" in song lyrics

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Frequently asked questions

What does interferon mean?
an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus
What part of speech is interferon?
Interferon is a noun.

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