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defensin

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Main Entry: de·fen·sin
Pronunciation: di-'fen(t)-s&n
Function: noun
: any of a class of cytotoxic peptides that are found in neutrophilsand have a broad range of antibiotic activity against various bacteria, fungi, and viruses
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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