lymphokine
noun
lym·pho·kine
ˈlim(p)-fə-ˌkīn 
: any of various substances (such as interleukin-2) of low molecular weight that are not antibodies, are secreted by T cells in response to stimulation by antigens, and have a role (such as the activation of macrophages or the enhancement or inhibition of antibody production) in cell-mediated immunity
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“Lymphokine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymphokine. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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lymphokine
noun
lym·pho·kine
ˈlim(p)-fə-ˌkīn
: any of various substances (as an interleukin) of low molecular weight that are not antibodies, are secreted by T cells in response to stimulation by antigens, and have a role (as the activation of macrophages or the enhancement or inhibition of antibody production) in cell-mediated immunity
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