cytokine storms

A form of cytokine storm — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of cytokine storm
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