Meaning Of The Word Lymphokine

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lymphokine in American English
any of various soluble proteins, as interferon, that are secreted by T cells interacting with an antigen and that help fight infection
noun: any lymphocyte product, as interferon, that is not an antibody but may participate in the immune response through its effect on the function of other cells, as destroying antigen-coated cells or stimulating macrophages

lymphokine in British English
noun: a protein, released by lymphocytes, that affects other cells involved in the immune response

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