B lymphocyte
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 cell (hypernym) lymphocyte, lymph cell | ||||
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B lymphocyte Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
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B lymphocyte
A white blood cell that makes antibodies and is an important part of the immune system. B lymphocytes come from bone marrow. Also called B cell.
A white blood cell that makes antibodies and is an important part of the immune system. B lymphocytes come from bone marrow. Also called B cell.
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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.
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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.
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B lymphocyte (B cell)
An antibody-producing leukocyte.
An antibody-producing leukocyte.
B lymphocyte 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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