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Interferon

//ˌɪn.təˈfɪːˌɒn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of a group of glycoproteins, produced by the immune system, that prevent viral replication in infected cells.
  2. 2
    an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus wordnet

Etymology

From interfer~ + -on (suffix: chemical compound), from its role interfering with viral replication.

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