English dictionary · noun

cytokine

Any of various small regulatory proteins that regulate the cells of the immune system.

Meaning and definitions

1. Any of various small regulatory proteins that regulate the cells of the immune system.

Connected roots

• kine-

  movement

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• kinetic

  relating to or resulting from motion

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