Definitions
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- adjective immunology Having an
affinity forantigens orantibodies other than the one for which it is specific - adjective cytology That is
stained by more than one class ofstain
Etymologies
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From hetero- + -philic
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In addition, the recently characterized heterophilic interactions of chemokines might present a novel target for the treatment and prevention of inflammatory diseases such as atherosclerosis.
Naturejobs - All Jobs Rory R. Koenen 2010
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