memory cell
"Memory cells" are essential in both biological immune responses and computer data storage, serving critical roles in their respective fields.
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Definition
C1Immunology
(technical, scientific)A type of lymphocyte that can recognize and respond to a previously encountered antigen.
Example
- Vaccines work by creating memory cells that remember the pathogen and respond quickly if encountered again.
B2Computing
(technical)A fundamental unit of computer memory that stores a single bit of information.
Example
- Each memory cell in the computer's RAM can hold either a 0 or a 1.
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