memory cell

noun — 2 senses

memory cell

noun
1

Biology, Cytology, Immunology, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences A type of lymphocyte that is capable of responding to an antigen long after the initial exposure.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A fundamental block of computer memory.

Derived terms
memory B cell, memory T cell

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