English Explanatory Dictionary

membrane attack complex

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A structure, typically formed on the surface of a pathogen cell membrane as a result of the activation of the host's complement system, creating transmembrane channels that disrupt the cell membrane, leading to cell lysis and death.

Word forms

membrane attack complex membrane attack complexes

Synonyms

MAC terminal complement complex TCC
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