Perforin Definition

pûrfər-ĭn
noun
A protein in killer cells and natural killer cells that causes lysis of target cells on contact.
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Other Word Forms of Perforin

Noun

Singular:
perforin
Plural:
perforins

Origin of Perforin

  • perfor(ate) –in

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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