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A memory cell is a group of cells that help the body defend itself against [[disease]] by remembering prior exposure to specific organisms (e.g. [[viruses]] or [[bacteria]]).  Therefore these cells are able to respond quickly when these organisms repeatedly threaten the body.
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A memory cell is a group of cells that help the body defend itself against [[disease]] by remembering prior exposure to specific organisms (e.g. [[viruses]] or [[bacteria]]).  Therefore these cells are able to respond quickly when these organisms repeatedly threaten the body.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#m</ref>
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Revision as of 02:12, July 3, 2007

A memory cell is a group of cells that help the body defend itself against disease by remembering prior exposure to specific organisms (e.g. viruses or bacteria). Therefore these cells are able to respond quickly when these organisms repeatedly threaten the body.[1]

References

  1. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#m