interferon alpha

noun

Examples of interferon alpha in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For example, interferon alpha was initially approved only for use in patients with a rare disease called hairy cell leukemia, but it was found to be very useful for many other diseases. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 17 July 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interferon alpha was in 1980

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“Interferon alpha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interferon%20alpha. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

interferon alpha

noun
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