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interleukin-1

in·ter·leu·kin 1
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ter-loo-kin]
    • /ˈɪn tərˌlu kɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ter-loo-kin]
    • /ˈɪn tərˌlu kɪn/

Definition of interleukin-1 word

  • noun interleukin-1 any of several proteins released from certain cells, especially macrophages, and having various effects on the activity of other cells, as promoting inflammation or enhancing T-cell proliferation. Abbreviation: IL-1. 1

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Origin of interleukin-1

First appearance:

before 1979
One of the 1% newest English words
1979; inter- + leuk(ocyte) + -in2; so called because such proteins act as agents of communication between different populations of leukocytes

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interleukin-1 popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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  • where is interleukin-1 produced?

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