"co-stimulation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: co- + stimulation Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|co|stimulation}} co- + stimulation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} co-stimulation (uncountable)
  1. (biology) The requirement of T cells for two signals in order to become fully activated. Wikipedia link: co-stimulation Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology Synonyms: costimulation
    Sense id: en-co-stimulation-en-noun-7u6zi~N~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with co- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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