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单词 interferon
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Definition of interferon in English:

interferon

noun ˌɪntəˈfɪərɒnˌɪn(t)ərˈfɪrˌɑn
mass nounBiochemistry
  • A protein released by animal cells, usually in response to the entry of a virus, which has the property of inhibiting virus replication.

    〔生化〕干扰素

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It helps the body produce more interferon to defend itself from viruses and other harmful matter.
    • If this fails, interferons block the virus from forming particles which can be released and infect other neurons.
    • Other forms of immunotherapy, such as interferon, are being tested in clinical trials.
    • One example of an antiviral compound is interferon which is a chemical produced by the body in response to viral infection.
    • Your body naturally produces interferon as a response to viral infections.

Origin

1950s: from interfere + -on.

Definition of interferon in US English:

interferon

nounˌɪn(t)ərˈfɪrˌɑnˌin(t)ərˈfirˌän
Biochemistry
  • A protein released by animal cells, usually in response to the entry of a virus, which has the property of inhibiting virus replication.

    〔生化〕干扰素

    Example sentencesExamples
    • If this fails, interferons block the virus from forming particles which can be released and infect other neurons.
    • Other forms of immunotherapy, such as interferon, are being tested in clinical trials.
    • One example of an antiviral compound is interferon which is a chemical produced by the body in response to viral infection.
    • It helps the body produce more interferon to defend itself from viruses and other harmful matter.
    • Your body naturally produces interferon as a response to viral infections.

Origin

1950s: from interfere + -on.

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