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Term: Memory T-Cells

Description:

Memory T-cells are a type of immune cells that remember and recognize specific antigens, providing an enhanced immune response upon re-exposure. They are a crucial component of the adaptive immune system.

Senses and Usages:

• Noun: Memory T-cells refer to the specialized T-lymphocytes that retain a memory of past infections or exposures to antigen and facilitate a faster and stronger response upon subsequent encounters.
• Noun: Memory T-cells can also indicate the collection of these memory T-lymphocytes in an organism's immune system.

Example Sentences:

1. The memory T-cells quickly recognized the invading virus, triggering a rapid immune response.
2. During the second exposure to the same pathogen, memory T-cells enable the body to mount a stronger defense, resulting in a faster recovery.
3. Scientists are researching ways to enhance the proliferation and longevity of memory T-cells for improved vaccination strategies.

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