cytokine storm en · NOUN
Meanings
- An immune system–cytokine positive feedback reaction to certain infections and certain drugs, which occurs when large numbers of white blood cells are activated and release inflammatory cytokines, which in turn activate more white blood cells.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cytokine storms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
cytokine cascade · cytokine release syndrome
Translations (6)
fr choc cytokinique (pathology) · de Zytokinsturm (pathology) · pt tempestade de citocinas (pathology) · de Zytokin-Freisetzungssyndrom (pathology) · es tormenta de citoquinas (pathology) · id badai sitokin (pathology)