English Dictionary

cytokine storm

名詞

(pathology) 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.

日本語の意味

サイトカインストーム：特定の感染症や薬剤に対して、免疫系が異常に活性化され、大量の白血球が炎症性サイトカインを放出することで、さらなる白血球の活性化を引き起こす現象。

After experimental therapy, several patients unexpectedly developed a cytokine storm, necessitating immediate intensive care.

実験的治療の後、数名の患者が予期せずサイトカイン放出症候群を発症し、直ちに集中治療が必要になった。

意味（1）

(pathology) 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.

cytokine storms （ plural ）