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Dendritic cell

Definition(s)

A special type of antigen-presenting cell (APC) that activates T lymphocytes.

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (NCI Thesaurus)   at the National Library of Medicine

Any of various antigen-presenting cells with long irregular processes.

Definition from: Human Genome Project InformationThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. at the U.S. Department of Energy

See also Understanding Medical Terminology.

 
Published: November 20, 2009