beta interferon
noun
: an interferon produced especially by fibroblasts that is used in a form obtained from recombinant DNA especially in the treatment of multiple sclerosis marked by recurrent attacks alternating with periods of remission compare alpha interferon, gamma interferon
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Other were randomly assigned to get the lopinavir-ritonavir combination plus the antiviral drug ribavirin and injections of beta interferon. 
Maggie Fox, CNN, 8 May 2020
Maggie Fox, CNN, 8 May 2020 Word History
First Known Use
1980, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
beta interferon
noun
: an interferon that is produced especially by fibroblasts, possesses antiviral activity, and is used in a form obtained from recombinant DNA especially in the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis marked by recurrent attacks of worsening neurological function alternating with periods of partial or complete remission compare alpha interferon, gamma interferon
called also interferon beta
Note: Recombinant forms of beta interferon are marketed under the trademarks Avonex and Betaseron.
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