B lymphocyte
Noun
Meaning
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
Source: WordNetAlternative names
b-lymphocyte
Synonyms
B cell
b lymphoid immune cell
b lymphoid immune system white blood cell
b lymphoid lymphocyte
b lymphocytic cell
b lymphoid cell
b lymphoid immune system cell
b lymphoid immune system defense cell
b lymphoid immune system defense leukocyte
b lymphoid immune system defense lymphocyte
b lymphoid immune system defense white blood cell
b lymphoid immune system leukocyte
b lymphoid immune system protective cell
b lymphoid white blood cell
b-cell lymphocyte
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