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What is
antigen-presenting cell
?Pronunciation: /ˈæntəʤən prɪˈzɛntɪŋ sɛl/
antigen-presenting cell
Definition
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.