LYMPHOKINE

lymphokine

(noun) a cytokine secreted by helper T cells in response to stimulation by antigens and that acts on other cells of the immune system (as by activating macrophages)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lymphokine (plural lymphokines)

(biochemistry) Any of a group of cytokines produced by lymphocytes

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

29 June 2025

ADMIRABLE

(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; ā€œan estimable young professorā€; ā€œtrains ran with admirable precisionā€; ā€œhis taste was impeccable, his health admirableā€


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