Interferon Definition

ĭntər-fîrŏn
interferons
noun
A cellular protein produced in response to infection by a virus and acting to inhibit viral growth.
Webster's New World
Any of a group of synthetic glycoproteins that are structurally similar to these compounds and are used therapeutically, especially as antivirals.
American Heritage Medicine

Other Word Forms of Interferon

Noun

Singular:
interferon
Plural:
interferons

Origin of Interferon

  • interfere +‎ -on, from its role interfering with viral replication.

    From Wiktionary

  • interfer(e) –on

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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