Definition of "preferentially" [preferentially]

• In a preferential manner (adverb)
• Advantageously (adverb)

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• "Schreiner B, McMahon EJ, Miller SD (2007) CNS myeloid DCs presenting endogenous myelin peptides 'preferentially' polarize CD4+ T (H) -17 cells in relapsing EAE."
• "High blood sugar supplies fuel for cancer cells, which preferentially use sugars for energy and growth."
• "The rising Moon appears red here for the same reason that a setting Sun appears red -- because blue light is preferentially scattered away by intervening air."