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CD8

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CD8  (sd-t)
n.
A glycoprotein on the surface of killer cells that enhances binding with MHC molecules.
[c(luster of) d(ifferentiation antigen) 8.]
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Noun1.CD8 - a membrane glycoprotein that is found primarily on the surface of cytotoxic T cells
cluster of differentiation 8
glycoprotein - a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component


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