defensin
noun
de·fen·sin
di-ˈfen(t)-sən 
: any of a class of peptides that are found in neutrophils and have antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties
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“Defensin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/defensin. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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