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helper cell meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of helper cell at MeaningMonkey.org. helper cell meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.HELPER CELL noun
Definition of helper cell (noun)
- T cell with CD4 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and secretes lymphokines that stimulate B cells and killer T cells; helper T cells are infected and killed by the AIDS virus
- synonyms: CD4 cell, CD4 T cell, helper T cell
Source: Princeton University Wordnet