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lymphokine

[ lim-fuh-kahyn ]

noun

, Immunology.
  1. 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

/ ˈlɪmfəʊˌkaɪn /

noun

  1. immunol a protein, released by lymphocytes, that affects other cells involved in the immune response
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lymphokine

/ lĭmfə-kīn′ /

  1. Any of various cytokines released by T cells that have been activated by specific antigens. Lymphokines act as mediators in the immune response by activating macrophages and stimulating lymphocyte production. Interferon is a lymphokine.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of lymphokine1

1969; lympho(cyte) + -kine < Greek kīneîn to move; -kinin
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Example Sentences

Last year, in one of immunotherapy's most promising clinical trials to date, Rosenberg's team used the hormone-like substance interleukin-2 to turn certain white blood cells into cancer destroyers called lymphokine- activated killers.

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