Definition

A type of substance produced by T cells that helps regulate the immune response by activating other immune cells and stimulating the production of lymphocytes.

Example

The lymphokine released by the activated T cells played a crucial role in fighting the infection.

Conversation

Have you heard about lymphokines and their role in the immune system?

Yeah, I read that they help activate T cells when they encounter antigens.

Exactly! It's amazing how they stimulate other immune responses too.

Definitely, it really shows how complex our body’s defenses are.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lymphokine → It is formed from "lympho-" (from Greek "lympha", meaning clear fluid or lymph) and "-kine" (from Greek "kinein", meaning to move). The word "lymphokine" refers to a substance produced by lymphocytes that stimulates the movement or activity of other cells in the immune response.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lymph' as the clear fluid in your body and 'kine' as related to movement — lymphokines are substances that help move or activate immune cells.

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