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noun
any cell having a specific receptor for an antibody, antigen or hormone
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
an abnormal red blood cell with a ringed appearance, associated with some anemias
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noun
an abnormal red blood cell with the appearance of a dark ring surrounding a dark center; associated with anemia
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: red blood cell, RBC, erythrocyte
noun
any cell that has a specific receptor for an antigen or antibody or hormone or drug, or is the focus of contact by a virus or phagocyte or nerve fiber etc.
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: somatic cell, vegetative cell
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