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Thesaurus: target cell

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.

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  1. n. 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.
  2. n. an abnormal red blood cell with the appearance of a dark ring surrounding a dark center; associated with anemia