| dendritic cell n. 1. An antigen-presenting leukocyte that is found in the skin, mucosa, and lymphoid tissues and that initiates a primary immune response by activating lymphocytes and secreting cytokines. 2. A cell that has branching processes. |
dendritic cell (d n-dr t k) A highly specialized white blood cell found in the skin, mucosa, and lymphoid tissues that initiates a primary immune response by activating lymphocytes and secreting cytokines. |
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