cytokine
US /ˈsaɪ.t̬əˌkaɪn/
UK /ˈsaɪ.tə.kaɪn/
名词
细胞因子
any of a number of substances, such as interferon, interleukin, and growth factors, which are secreted by certain cells of the immune system and have an effect on other cells.
示例:
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Cytokines play a crucial role in immune responses.
细胞因子在免疫反应中起着关键作用。
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The release of specific cytokines can indicate inflammation.
特定细胞因子的释放可能表明炎症。