antigen-presenting cell

Definition / meaning of antigen-presenting cell

A type of immune cell that boosts immune responses by showing antigens on its surface to other cells of the immune system. An antigen-presenting cell is a type of phagocyte. Also called APC.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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