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cd8 cell
 

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Noun cd8 cell has 1 sense
  1. killer T cell, killer cell, cytotoxic T cell, CD8 T cell, CD8 cell - T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it
    --1 is a kind of T cell, T lymphocyte

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CD8 Cell

Description:

A CD8 cell, also known as a cytotoxic T cell, is a type of immune cell that plays a crucial role in the body's defense against viruses and certain types of cancer. CD8 cells directly attack cells that have been infected or transformed, preventing the spread of disease.

Sample Sentences:

  • The CD8 cell recognized and destroyed the cancerous cells in the patient's body.
  • CD8 cells are an essential part of the immune response in fighting off viral infections.
  • Research has shown that aging can negatively impact the function of CD8 cells.

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