English noun: target cell | |||
1. | target cell (body) 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. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | somatic cell, vegetative cell | ||
2. | target cell (body) an abnormal red blood cell with the appearance of a dark ring surrounding a dark center; associated with anemia | ||
Broader (hypernym) | erythrocyte, RBC, red blood cell | ||