Synonym for target cell ... An erythrocyte in target cell anaemia, with a dark centre surrounded by a light band that again is encircled by a darker ring; it thus resembles a shooting target; such cell's also appear after splenectomy. ... A cell lysed by cytotoxic T lymphocytes, as in graft rejection. ... Synonym: Mexican hat cell. ... (05 Mar 2000... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973