germ-fighting proteins
nounUK /dʒɜːm ˈfaɪtɪŋ ˈprəʊtiːnz/
US /dʒɜːrm ˈfaɪtɪŋ ˈproʊtiːnz/
Tiny helpers in your body that fight off bad germs and keep you healthy.
Your body makes germ-fighting proteins to help you get better when you are sick.
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2. Special proteins in medicine that help the body fight sickness.
The doctor gave him medicine with germ-fighting proteins to help him heal.
3. Proteins found in some foods that may help keep the body strong.
Yogurt has germ-fighting proteins that can help your tummy stay healthy.
4. Proteins that plants and animals use to protect themselves from tiny invaders.
Some plants make germ-fighting proteins to stay safe from bugs.