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IMMUNOCOMPETENT CELL [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cytology
  • Immunology
DEF

Any of several related cells of the immune system, which variously retain memory of foreign proteins that have been encountered, communicate this information to other cells, synthesize antibodies against these proteins, or actively destroy infected, invading, or damaged cells.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cytologie
  • Immunologie
DEF

Cellule apte à participer aux réactions immunitaires, i.e. capable de répondre à un stimulus antigénique par une production d'anticorps.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Citología
  • Inmunología
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