immunostimulatory

adjective

im·​mu·​no·​stim·​u·​la·​to·​ry -ˈstim-yə-lə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˌtȯr- How to pronounce immunostimulatory (audio)
: of, relating to, or having the capacity to stimulate an immune response
the potent immunostimulatory cytokine interleukin-2
immunostimulatory effects

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“Immunostimulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/immunostimulatory. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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