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- [in-ter-feer-on]
- /ˌɪn tərˈfɪər ɒn/
- /ˌɪn.təˈfɪə.rɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ter-feer-on]
- /ˌɪn tərˈfɪər ɒn/
Definitions of interferon word
- noun interferon Biochemistry. any of various proteins, produced by virus-infected cells, that inhibit reproduction of the invading virus and induce resistance to further infection. 1
- noun interferon Pharmacology.. Also called alpha-interferon. an interferon produced by genetically engineered bacteria and harvested for use against hairy cell leukemia. 1
- noun interferon A protein released by animal cells, usually in response to the entry of a virus, that has the property of inhibiting virus replication. 1
- noun interferon protein in immune system 1
- noun interferon any of a family of proteins made by cells in response to virus infection that prevent the growth of the virus. Some interferons can prevent cell growth and have been tested for use in cancer therapy 0
- noun interferon a cellular protein produced in response to infection by a virus and acting to inhibit viral growth 0
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Origin of interferon
First appearance:
before 1957 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1957; interfere + -on1
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Parts of speech for Interferon
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interferon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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