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Definition of Interleukin-2
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Interleukin-2: A type of interleukin, a chemical messenger, a substance that can improve the body's response to disease. It stimulates the growth of certain disease-fighting blood cells in the immune system. Also called IL-2.