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A structure, typically formed on the surface of a pathogen cell membrane as a result of the activation of the host's complement system, creating transmembrane channels that disrupt the cell membrane, leading to cell lysis and death.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: immunology, medicine, sciences
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Synonyms: MAC, terminal complement complex, TCC
Antonyms: none provided
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