Term Name: | dendritic cell dendrite |
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Definition: | A branched cellular projection (or cytoplasmic extension) that is extended from the surface of a dendritic immune cell, and which enables the cell to sample luminal pathogens and increase the surface area for antigen presentation to T cells. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0097511] QuickGO AmiGO |