antigen-presenting cell

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Antigen-presenting cell
An antigen-presenting cell (APC) is a cell that displays foreign antigen complexed with MHC on its surface. T-cells may recognize this complex using their T-cell receptor (TCR).
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antigen-presenting cell
APC. A cell that shows antigen on its surface to other cells of the immune system. This is an important part of an immune response. 

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