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Noun: interleukin  ,in-tu(r)'loo-kin
  1. Any of several lymphokines that promote macrophages and killer T cells and B cells and other components of the immune system
    "Interleukins play a crucial role in regulating immune responses"

Derived forms: interleukins

Type of: lymphokine

Encyclopedia: Interleukin