perforin

[ pur-fer-in ]

/ ˈpɜr fər ɪn /

noun Biochemistry.

a protein produced by killer cells of the immune system that causes disintegration of targeted cells by forming pores in their membranes.

Nearby words

perforating vein, perforating wound, perforation, perforation gauge, perforce, perforin, perform, performance, performance appraisal, performance art, performance bond

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