cytokine

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˈsī-tə-ˌkīn\
- /ˈsaɪ.tə.kaɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈsī-tə-ˌkīn\

Definitions of cytokine word

noun cytokine any of various proteins, secreted by cells, that carry signals to neighbouring cells. Cytokines include interferon 3
noun cytokine any of a group of molecules, including interferon, interleukin, and tumor necrosis factor, secreted by certain cells of the immune system which modulate certain cell functions associated with immune response 3
noun cytokine Any of a number of substances, such as interferon, interleukin, and growth factors, that are secreted by certain cells of the immune system and have an effect on other cells. 1
noun cytokine (biochemistry, immunology) Any of various small regulatory proteins that regulate the cells of the immune system. 0

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cytokine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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