cell-mediated reaction

cell-·me·di·at·ed re·ac·tion

immunologic reaction of the delayed type, involving antigen-specific T lymphocytes, important in host defense against infection, in autoimmune diseases, and in transplant rejection.
See also: skin test.

cell-me·di·at·ed re·ac·tion

(sel'mē'dē-āt-ĕd rē-ak'shŭn)
Immunologic reaction of the delayed type, involving chiefly T lymphocytes; important in host defense against infection, in autoimmune diseases, and in organ transplant rejection.
See also: skin test
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