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alpha-interferon vs interferon

interferon vs alpha-interferon

alpha-interferon and interferon both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alpha-interferon Yes No No No
interferon Yes No No No
As nouns, interferon is a hypernym of alpha-interferon; that is, interferon is a word with a broader meaning than alpha-interferon:
  • alpha-interferon: a form of interferon that is produced endogenously and commercially for its pharmacological effects (including regulation of the immune system and antiviral and antineoplastic effects)
  • interferon: an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus
alpha-interferon (noun) interferon (noun)
a form of interferon that is produced endogenously and commercially for its pharmacological effects (including regulation of the immune system and antiviral and antineoplastic effects) an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus
Difference between alpha-interferon and interferon

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