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cytokine

noun

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Meaning

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signalling proteins released by immune cells to modulate the activity of other cells — including those in the brain [R — recycled from Day 5]

Example Sentence

When the body detects an infection, immune cells release cytokines to rally more defenders to the site.

Usage Note

Use the word when discussing immune responses, inflammation, or how the brain and immune system talk to each other.

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