B cell
beta cell, cell in the pancreatic islets which produces and secretes insulin (Physiology); type of lymphocyte produced in the bone marrow, precursor of antibody-producing plasma cells (Immunology) | ||||
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B cell Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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B cell
Noun
1. a lymphocyte derived from bone marrow that provides humoral immunity; it recognizes free antigen molecules in solution and matures into plasma cells that secrete immunoglobulin (antibodies) that inactivate the antigens
(synonym) B lymphocyte
(hypernym) lymphocyte, lymph cell
Noun
1. a lymphocyte derived from bone marrow that provides humoral immunity; it recognizes free antigen molecules in solution and matures into plasma cells that secrete immunoglobulin (antibodies) that inactivate the antigens
(synonym) B lymphocyte
(hypernym) lymphocyte, lymph cell
B cell Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
B cell
A white blood cell that makes antibodies and is an important part of the immune system. B cells come from bone marrow. Also called B lymphocyte.
A white blood cell that makes antibodies and is an important part of the immune system. B cells come from bone marrow. Also called B lymphocyte.
| Aids Glossary |
b-cell (b-lymphocyte)
an immune system white blood cell that carries out the humoral (TH2) immune response. B-cells are produced in the bone marrow and mature into plasma cells that produce antibodies. B-cells are influenced by various cytokines and interactions with T-cells and other immune system components. Contrast with T-cell.
an immune system white blood cell that carries out the humoral (TH2) immune response. B-cells are produced in the bone marrow and mature into plasma cells that produce antibodies. B-cells are influenced by various cytokines and interactions with T-cells and other immune system components. Contrast with T-cell.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
B Cell
White blood cell that makes antibodies to fight infections caused by foreign proteins. One of the two major types of lymphocytes (white blood cells, WBC), derived from bone marrow lymphocytes
White blood cell that makes antibodies to fight infections caused by foreign proteins. One of the two major types of lymphocytes (white blood cells, WBC), derived from bone marrow lymphocytes
| HIV Vaccine Glossary |
B lymphocyte
one of the two major classes of lymphocytes, B lymphocytes are white blood cells of the immune system that are derived from the bone marrow and spleen. B cells develop into plasma cells, which produce antibodies.
one of the two major classes of lymphocytes, B lymphocytes are white blood cells of the immune system that are derived from the bone marrow and spleen. B cells develop into plasma cells, which produce antibodies.
| The Glossary of the American Council on Science and Health |
B lymphocyte (B cell)
An antibody-producing leukocyte.
An antibody-producing leukocyte.
| Glossary of allergy and infectious diseases |
B cell
a type of lymphocyte, which is an immune system cell. Among its many
roles, the B cell produces antibodies that bind antigens.
a type of lymphocyte, which is an immune system cell. Among its many
roles, the B cell produces antibodies that bind antigens.
| MS glossary |
B-cell
A type of lymphocyte (white blood cell) manufactured in the bone marrow that makes antibodies. Babinski reflex A neurologic sign in MS in which stroking the outside sole of the foot with a pointed object causes an upward (extensor) movement of the big toe rather than the normal (flexor) bunching and downward movement of the toes. See Sign.
A type of lymphocyte (white blood cell) manufactured in the bone marrow that makes antibodies. Babinski reflex A neurologic sign in MS in which stroking the outside sole of the foot with a pointed object causes an upward (extensor) movement of the big toe rather than the normal (flexor) bunching and downward movement of the toes. See Sign.
B cell Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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B cell
B cells are lymphocytes that play a large role in the humoral immune response as opposed to the cell-mediated immune response that is governed by T cells. The principal function of B cells is to make antibodies against soluble antigens. B cells are an essential component of the adaptive immune system.
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