lymphokine
lymphokine · lymphokines
Any of a group of cytokines produced by lymphocytesAny of a group of cytokines produced by lymphocytes
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a group of cytokines produced by lymphocytes
More definitions
- 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)
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From lympho- + -kine.From lympho- + -kine.
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Forms
plural: lymphokines| Singular | lymphokine |
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