Dendritic Cell

**Semantic type:** Cell

**Definition:** Immunocompetent cells of the lymphoid and hemopoietic systems and skin. They function morphologically and phenotypically by presenting or processing antigens, thereby stimulating cellular immunity. They represent the most potent antigen-presenting cells and, therefore, play a critical role in the primary T cell immune response.

**Synonyms:** - Dendritic Cells - dendritic cell