Meaning of helper cell in English

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  1. Noun

    helper cell

    Definitions

    1. 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

    Examples

    • « helper T cells are infected and killed by the AIDS virus »

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