How to Pronounce "interferon"
word
ˌɪntɝˈfɛɹɑn/, /ˌɪntɝˈfɪɹɑn
in-ter-FEER-on
ˌɪntəˈfɪərɒn
in-tuh-FEER-on
Definition
A protein produced by the body to help fight viruses, bacteria, and other threats by activating immune cells. Interferon is also used as a medicine to treat some diseases.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪntɝˈfɛɹɑn/, /ˌɪntɝˈfɪɹɑn
British English
ˌɪntəˈfɪərɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ter-FEER-on
UK
in-tuh-FEER-on
Listen in Context
Doctors sometimes prescribe interferon to help the body fight viruses.
The body produces interferon as a natural defense.
Scientists study interferon to find better treatments for diseases.
After starting interferon therapy, she noticed some mild side effects.