interferon
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English
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Definitions
noun
an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntɝːfˈɛɹɑːn/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural interferons
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
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