host cell en · NOUN
Meanings
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A living cell which harbours an infectious agent (such as a virus or bacterium).
Host cells are forced to produce thousands of copies of the original virus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| host cells | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
nl gastheercel (living cell which harbours an infectious agent) · hu gazdasejt (living cell which harbours an infectious agent) · fi isäntäsolu (living cell which harbours an infectious agent) · fr cellule hôte (living cell which harbours an infectious agent)