host cell
hoʊst sɛl
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Definition of host cell - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

biologyTECH.cell that harbors foreign molecules, viruses, or microorganismsTECH.
  • The virus replicates quickly within the host cell..
  • The bacteria invaded the host cell.
  • Researchers studied the interaction between the virus and the host cell.
carrier host
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Expressions with host

heavenly hostn.
large group of angels or celestial beings
The heavenly host sang praises in the night sky.
a host ofdet.
a large number of something
There are a host of reasons why this might happen.
host with the mostn.
person who is very welcoming and generous at social events
He is always the host with the most at parties.
a whole host ofdet.
indicates a large number or variety of things
There are a whole host of reasons to visit the museum.
play host tov.
host an important event or visitor
The city will play host to the annual conference.
host countryn.
country where an international event is held
Brazil was the host country for the 2016 Olympics.

Expressions with cell

sleeper celln.
group secretly waiting to perform harmful acts
The authorities uncovered a sleeper cell planning an attack.
brain celln.
cell in the brain like a neuron
Scientists study brain cells to understand memory.
cell towern.
structure with antennas that sends and receives mobile phone signals
A new cell tower was built to improve coverage in the valley.
jail celln.
locked room to incarcerate an inmate in prison
The inmate was taken to his jail cell.
prison celln.
room in prison for holding prisoners
The prisoner was locked in a small prison cell.
police celln.
small locked room in a police station for keeping arrested people
They held him in a police cell overnight after the arrest.
terror celln.
small group organized for terrorist activities
The authorities dismantled a terror cell planning an attack..
cell groupn.
small group of people meeting for religious study
The church organizes cell group meetings every Wednesday.
cell phone lotn.
parking area for waiting drivers at airports
He waited in the cell phone lot for her call.
detention celln.
room in a police station for holding suspects temporarily
The suspect was held overnight in the detention cell..

Terms related to host cell

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cellularbacteriacellharborinfectmicroorganismparasitepathogenvirus

Terms with host cell included in their meaning

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provirusn.
biology
form of a virus integrated into the host cell's DNA
provirusn.
virology
inactive virus form in host cell
apical complexn.
biology
specialized structure in parasitic protozoans for host cell invasion
transactivatev.
virology
make a host cell replicate viral genetic components
viral envelopen.
virology
outer layer around a virus capsid, usually made from host cell membrane
virionn.
virus biology
virus particle that is complete, infectious, and outside a host cell

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  1. French:cellule hôte, ...
  2. German:Wirtszelle, ...
  3. Italian:cellula ospite, ...
  4. Spanish:célula anfitriona, ...
  5. Portuguese:célula anfitriã, ...
  6. Chinese:宿主细胞, ...
  7. Japanese:宿主細胞, ...
  8. Arabic:خَلِيَّة مُضِيفَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תָּא מְאָרֵחַ, ...
  10. Russian:клетка-хозяин, ...
  11. Ukrainian:клітина-господар, ...
  12. Hindi:मेज़बान कोशिका, ...
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