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Etymology of the English word interferon

the English word interferon
derived from the English word interfere
derived from the Old French word s'entreferir
derived from the Latin word ferire (hit, strike; strike a bargain)
derived from the Old French word s'entreferer
using the Old French prefix entre-
derived from the Old French word ferir
using the English suffix -on
using the English suffix -on

Date

The earliest known usage of interferon in English dates from the 20th century.

Derivations in other languages

French interféron, Spanish interferón

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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