dendritic cell
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den·drit·ic cell
cell of neural crest origin with extensive processes; they develop melanin early.Synonym(s): Langerhans cells
dendritic cell
n.
1. An antigen-presenting leukocyte found in the skin, mucosa, and lymphoid tissues that initiates a primary immune response by activating lymphocytes and secreting cytokines.
2. A cell that has branching processes.
den·drit·ic cell
(den-drit'ik sel)Cell of neural crest origin with extensive processes; they develop melanin early.
dendritic cell
See LANGERHANS CELL.dendritic cell
a cell found predominately in LYMPHOID TISSUE, but also in BLOOD, that presents antigens to T-CELLS.den·drit·ic cell
(den-drit'ik sel)Cell of neural crest origin with extensive processes; they develop melanin early.