INTERFERON - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus

Categories: Antiviral, Antiviral agent, Antiviral drug

Synonyms

Interferon

🔗 Related Words

interfere – A related word in the same word family.

on – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Some English words are 'fossil words'—they only survive in idioms or fixed phrases.

➡️ Words that Start with IN

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Words that End with ON ⬅️

Peroration Perpetration Perpetuation Persecution Perseveration Persimmon Person-to-person Person Personation Personification Perspiration Persuasion