English Explanatory Dictionary

B cell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lymphocyte, developed in the bursa of birds and the bone marrow of other animals, that produces antibodies and is co-responsible for the immune system.

Word forms

B cell B cells B-cell

Etymology

From b(ursa) + cell.

Synonyms

B lymphocyte bursacyte

Derived words

diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
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