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in·ter·fer·on     (ĭn'tər-fîr'ŏn')  Pronunciation Key 
n.   Any of a group of glycoproteins that are produced by different cell types in response to various stimuli, such as exposure to a virus, bacterium, parasite, or other antigen, and that prevent viral replication in newly infected cells and, in some cases, modulate specific cellular functions.


[interfer(e) + -on3.]

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interferon   (ĭn'tər-fîr'ŏn')  Pronunciation Key 
Any of a group of glycoproteins that are involved in blocking viral replication in newly infected cells and are cytokines that modulate the body's immune response. Alpha interferon is used a treatment for viral hepatitis and certain cancers, such as leukemia. Beta interferon is used as a treatment for some types of multiple sclerosis.

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