Cd8 T Cell (Noun)

Meaning

T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Cytotoxic T Cell
• Killer T Cell
• Killer Cell
• CD8 Cell

Hypernyms

• T Cell
• T Lymphocyte