APC

Definition / meaning of APC

A type of immune cell that boosts immune responses by showing antigens on its surface to other cells of the immune system. An APC is a type of phagocyte. Also called antigen-presenting cell.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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