Myeloid Cell Activation Process

**Semantic type:** Physiologic Function

**Definition:** Myeloid Cell Activation involves stimulation of the production and activity of myeloid cells. Immature myeloid cells sample the surrounding environment for pathogens; when they contact a presentable antigen they become activated into mature dendritic cells and migrate to a lymph node where they act as antigen-presenting cells.

**Synonyms:** - Myeloid Cell Activation