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host
The animal or plant (or specific part of an animal or plant) in which another organism or microorganism lives. For example, CD4 cells infected with HIV are called host cells.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: AIDS prevention & treatment
- Company: National Library of Medicine
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- Joseph Floyd
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