Memory Cell is a type of Lymphocyte—basically your immune system's filing cabinet. Once your body encounters a pathogen like a bacteria or virus, Memory Cells lock in the details and hold onto them for the long haul. If that same invader shows up again, they're ready to mount a faster, stronger response right away. They're what makes vaccines work, and why you typically only get certain diseases once.
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