cytokines
noun/ˈsaɪtoʊkaɪnz/
Frequency rank: #15,827 most common English word
Meaning
small proteins secreted by cells that regulate immune responses and cell signaling.
Example sentence
During an infection, the immune system releases cytokines to help coordinate the body's response.
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