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Definition of interferon noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

interferon

noun
 
/ˌɪntəˈfɪərɒn/
 
/ˌɪntərˈfɪrɑːn/
 [uncountable] (biology)
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  1. a substance produced by the body to prevent harmful viruses from causing diseaseTopics Biologyc2
    Word Origin1950s: from interfere + -on.
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