target cell

Noun target cell has 2 senses

• target cell(n = noun.body) - any cell that has a specific receptor for an antigen or antibody or hormone or drug, or is the focus of contact by a virus or phagocyte or nerve fiber etc.;
is a kind of somatic cell, vegetative cell

• target cell(n = noun.body) - an abnormal red blood cell with the appearance of a dark ring surrounding a dark center; associated with anemia;
is a kind of erythrocyte, rbc, red blood cell