Como Pronunciar "interferon"
word
ˌɪntɝˈfɛɹɑn/, /ˌɪntɝˈfɪɹɑn
in-ter-FEER-on
ˌɪntəˈfɪərɒn
in-tuh-FEER-on
Definição
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.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˌɪntɝˈfɛɹɑn/, /ˌɪntɝˈfɪɹɑn
Inglês Britânico
ˌɪntəˈfɪərɒn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
in-ter-FEER-on
UK
in-tuh-FEER-on
Ouça em Contexto
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.