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monokine

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[mon-uh-kahyn] / ˈmɒn əˌkaɪn /

noun

Immunology.

  1. any substance secreted by a monocyte or macrophage and affecting the function of other cells.

Etymology

Origin of monokine

mono- + (lympho)kine

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In contrast the monokine MIG, also involved in immune activity, was elevated.

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