cytokine

noun (a cytokine, cytokines)

«cytokine» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(science) A cytokine is a tiny protein that cells send out as a message, especially to control the body's immune system when fighting germs. tree →

In the lessons

A science and medicine word: when you catch a cold, cells release cytokines that call immune cells to fight the infection; they can also cause fever and tiredness, which is part of how the body fights back. Children may hear it in news about illnesses and vaccines.

Examples

Cytokines tell white blood cells where to go. tree →
When you have flu, cytokines help cause the fever. tree →
Scientists study cytokines to make new medicines. tree →
Cytokines are messages sent from one cell to another. tree →
Some cytokines calm the immune system down. tree →
Too many cytokines at once can make a person very ill. tree →

Note

Countable, mostly plural: cytokines. Pronounced «SY-toh-kine». «Cyto» means cell; «kine» means movement.

On Mova

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