host cell
(host-cell)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. A living cell in which a virus multiplies or in which a parasite lives.
Example Sentence
The virus injects its genetic material into the host cell to replicate.
More Example Sentences
Scientists study how the host cell responds to viral infections.
Synonyms
carrier cell; target cell; receptor cell
Antonyms
virus-free cell; non-infected cell; independent cell
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